I had a few hours to burn today. It wasn't raining in the 40s, and the winds were not storm-level. So, a beach adventure seemed about right. It's also hitting me that I will not be here in a few more weeks, and I probably will never visit these beaches again. I have the need… Continue reading Local Adventures: Wandering The Beach
Category: Local Adventures
First Day Hike: Sword Ferns & Alders
Did you get out today for First Day Hike? We had mostly dry weather for New Years Day, we decided to keep it very local, just near our home on Whidbey Island. The green of winter in the PNW. We visited the Trillium Community Forest, and walked a few trails 👣, till our hands were… Continue reading First Day Hike: Sword Ferns & Alders
What One Can Find In A Tiny Spot
Distance doesn't always make hiking better. Sometimes, a hike just down the road might be what one needs, especially in the fall, when the days get shorter in the north. And it is a short hike? That doesn't matter at all. It's about being outside, catching the fleeting light. The air is crisp, clear and… Continue reading What One Can Find In A Tiny Spot
Forest Hiking In The Fall
As the PNW settles into Fall, one must go hiking if they have the time, between rain showers. The fungi and mushrooms are at their best, brightening up the evergreen forests, making up the short days and minimal sun as we wind down to the Winter Solstice in the coming months. Fungi isn't something I… Continue reading Forest Hiking In The Fall
Hiking The Labyrinth While Observing Patterns In Nature
The last time I visited the Whidbey Institute's property was in December of 2019, before the pandemic years when we hiked a couple of the trails. It's out of the way, even on Whidbey Island, so it just doesn't occur to me to go there to be honest. This past weekend I was taking a… Continue reading Hiking The Labyrinth While Observing Patterns In Nature