We got out on a short walk at Narbeck Wetland Wildlife Sanctuary on Tuesday after work. And just in time for the official start of spring (march 21st), there was evidence that nature is ready for the turning of the seasons. Of course it is the Pacific Northwest and like other parts of the country and…
As some of you know, I volunteer my time to write for Washington Trails Association as a way to give back and help others get outdoors. Last fall when I was in Wenatchee in search of golden larches, an email went out to those of us on the “Hike It” team with a list of…
So this will be a long read (surprise) because if I try to break this up into a multitude of posts it won’t happen and I will be on to something else before I get halfway through. Life is just like that, my last post is proof. I am adding headings for those who like…
Editor’s note: I have started 10 blog posts since the last published one but life seems to have accelerated to a rate I can’t keep up with (including me being hit with nasty viral bug and someone hitting my parked car) so they have piled up without being able to exit draft status. However, I…
Jump to the recipe… I have been really jealous of my online friends talking about getting snow (or even the promise of snow) in other parts of the country so this last weekend I had to go find some for myself. I didn’t have a goal of a huge outing but driving far enough…
Well, if my first hike of 2025 is an indication of what the rest of the year might look like we are in for a doozy. I had saved Friday for a hike and of course, the forecast was ugly. Not only a considerable avalanche forecast in the mountains but also rain all day. The…