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
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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
The Fallout Shelters of The Mortar Pits
Old decommissioned forts are full of history. Perfect for learning about the less than stellar parts of American history, when the great lie of fallout shelters was pressed onto citizens by The Civil Defense - that they would save you because nuclear war was going to be a common event. Or something. The National Park… Continue reading The Fallout Shelters of The Mortar Pits
Wandering The Forts
Every year we find time to visit the forts of Whidbey Island, Wa - meaning Fort Ebey and Fort Casey, that are now state parks. It's interesting to see how things change, and more is restored, year by year, to bringing the forts back to their glory years. Pick a couple of days when it… Continue reading Wandering The Forts