

Coal Creek Falls
We have a lovely forested trail with a waterfall, close to home. It the summer the Coal Creek Falls reduce to a trickle, but in the wet winter, the waterfall and the trail leading up to it are a lovely sight. I visited the waterfalls yesterday. Coal Creek Falls are a popular urban trail with ferns, moss and the soothing sounds of flowing water. It … Continue reading Coal Creek Falls

Which Way Photo Challenge – February 12, 2021
After blogging a lot about and from the wet Pacific Northwest, I am happy to take a break and post a picture from the Southern and sunny city of Savannah. This picture was taken from the Savannah Belles Ferry on the river named after the city (or it could be that the city is named after the river). Since the toddler with us had gone … Continue reading Which Way Photo Challenge – February 12, 2021

FOTD – February 8, 2020 – A field of daisies
We found these daisies growing in reckless abandon last summer. We will go looking for them when the weather is warm again! Find more flowers to brighten your day here. Continue reading FOTD – February 8, 2020 – A field of daisies

Dirty Harry’s Balcony hike – A Game of Clouds!
Dirty Harry’s Balcony hike, which turned out to be a Game of Clouds! Continue reading Dirty Harry’s Balcony hike – A Game of Clouds!

After darkness, some rays of light.
Posted to join in the Six Word Saturday photo community! Continue reading After darkness, some rays of light.

FOTD – January 23 – Berries on a Winter Day
In a winter landscape which was a muted green and a sluggish brown, these berries provided a little bit of color! This is my first entry to Cee’s world of flowers (Flower of the Day Challenge), though my offering is not exactly flowers. Please follow along if you are one of those you must stop to take pictures of flowers. You will find kindred spirits … Continue reading FOTD – January 23 – Berries on a Winter Day

Visiting Vancouver, Canada with kid(s) – Part 1
If you are looking for a vibrant city with abundant natural beauty for the perfect family vacation, look no further than Vancouver, Canada! Here is an account of the first two days of our short getaway to Vancouver. Continue reading Visiting Vancouver, Canada with kid(s) – Part 1

Which Way Photo Challenge – 11/20/2020
Which Way Photo Challenge 11/20/2020 – For my first entry to this photo challenge, I just had to pay homage to US Highway 20, and the rugged beauty that surrounds it. Continue reading Which Way Photo Challenge – 11/20/2020

We made it to Olympic National Park (Part 2).
Here is an account of our trip to the Olympic National Park (part 2). Beaches, ocean, lakes, rainforest – The great bio-diversity of the Olympic Peninsula made this a memorable 2 days! Continue reading We made it to Olympic National Park (Part 2).

We made it to Olympic National Park (Part 1) !
With the days considerably cooler and falls colors popping up everywhere, there is no denying we are in Autumn! And no better time than now to reminisce about our summer travels, which were very local and subdued due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But the good thing is, we added a fifth National Park in our list of US National Parks visited! With only 3 days … Continue reading We made it to Olympic National Park (Part 1) !