This past weekend we took a trip to Washington to watch my step-son compete in a Spartan "Beast" race in Snoqualmie. Race day started out with a thick coating of fog hanging over everything. I thought it was beautiful. It gave an ethereal feeling to the area. The fog eventually lifted and we enjoyed a …
Day 197 – In Search of Wildflowers
We had heard about a field of wildflowers that were blooming about an hour out-of-town. We'd been told that there were thousands, if not millions, of wildflowers there. Â So last night hubby suggested we leave early this morning so we could photograph the flowers in the early morning light. That sounded like a good idea. …
Day 156 – Our Way Back Home
The day started with a steady rain. Â The drive up the coast was uneventful. Â We stopped at a place called Humbug State Park to take some photos. The entry to the walking trail was like walking into an enchanted forest. Â The canopy of moss-covered trees protected us from the rainfall. Â Except for a few drips, …
Day 154 – Fog Rolling In
On day two of our coastal adventure we woke to heavy, thick fog. Â It was so foggy that we see the ocean and a heavy mist was soaking everything. Â Often, when it is foggy on the coast, it lifts as you go inland. Â So we took a drive up the Rogue River. I'd read about …
Day 153 – Oregon Coast Bound
I'm finally getting around to editing my photos from our four-day trip to the Oregon Coast.  I think it will take me a few days to get caught up on my posts. I'd been looking forward to that  short trip for a while.  I've lived by large bodies of water most of my life and …
