Kamiak Butte and Balsamorhiza

This summer (well, extended summer) I spent in Pullman. It is in WA state, but just right on the border with Idaho. There is nothing to do in Pullman except work. Well, the internet doesn’t turn off, and you have . . . → Continue reading Kamiak Butte and Balsamorhiza

Silver Falls

My Oregon’s weekend was not restricted by freezing on the Dog Mountain. The next day we spent under the icy rain. For the love of the waterfalls. Oregon is famous for its waterfalls, but this place got the imagination even by Oregon’s standards. . . . → Continue reading Silver Falls

Mother Mount trail

In the middle of July we hiked around Mother Mount in the Mount Rainier National Park. The trail length is about 15 km with elevation gain about 500 meters. It is nice alpine trail with perfect view if this view is not totally covered with heavy fog how . . . → Continue reading Mother Mount trail

North Coast Trail – road and first day

This is story about our travel on the North Coast of Vancouver Island last summer. North of the Island is always fascinating me, and after my short visit to Cape Scott Park the desire to walk along the North Shore became unendurable. And finally in . . . → Continue reading North Coast Trail – road and first day

Sun gleam among overcast

– What is the first sunny day after heavy rainy ones? – Monday North Coast folklore

Spring and fall are very rainy seasons in Seattle, but even at this time you can find some sun. Only two hours drive from Seattle by road # 2 and . . . → Continue reading Sun gleam among overcast

Sunny rain forest

It was the same inverted day – beaches were in deep cold fog, but it was sun in rain forest. Rain forest more naturally looks at rainy day, but moss are always beautiful. It is a valley of Hoh river in Olympic park.

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Elfin Lakes – open of season

It is still not enough snow on our coast, but yesterday we open ski-touring season anyway. Already traditional rout to Elfin Lakes in Garibaldi Park was done. Near the parking lot it is icy and rocky, but most part is covered by soft and deep enough . . . → Continue reading Elfin Lakes – open of season

Breakfast for two

Manning Provincial Park

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Manning Provincial Park to my own surprise I have never visited until middle of this January. I had hear about this park a lot of positive information, drove though it several times, planned to visit . . . → Continue reading Manning Provincial Park

Fairy’s hammocks

Week ago I have found in the forest the fairy’s sleeping place. Fairies were away, but a lot of fairy’s hammocks were hanging around.

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