Creek near Lena Lake. Hamma Hamma drainage, Olympic Penninsula, Washington.
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A calm lake surrounded by forest with a small mountain as backdrop. The mountain is shrouded in clouds.

Elk Lake in the Hamma Hamma drainage of the Olympic Pennisula, WA.
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Ugh! I'm sorry to hear that. I've had two and they are definitely to be avoided.

North fork of Trout Creek as it cascades down to meet the main branch. Near Index, WA.
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A scene from today's walk.
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Rainbow Falls at Watkins Glen.
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Del Campo peak and the outflow from Foggy Lake.

Scenes from a hike to an old mining tunnel with a skylight.
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Lake Dorothy on a gray day.
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Such a lovely time of year.
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Boulder Creek in the Beckler River drainage.
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Just a goldfinch on a delphinium outside my window this morning.

It was my first trip in. I've been to a lot of other lakes in the area, but not that one.

A gray day at Lake Dorothy.
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Daisies and foxgloves line the edge of a mountain path. Snowcapped peaks can be seen in the distance.

I've walked this path a hundred times, but never tire of the view.
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First blooms from our native Western Azalea (Rhododendron occidentale).
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New crop of bearlings YouTube video by Jim Hardy

I love living in the woods.

Chiloé Island near Chacao, Chile. We were leaving the island at sunset after two glorious days. We'll definitely be back.

Osorno Volcano playing hide and seek in the clouds. Puerto Varas in the foreground.

Volcán Osorno in the morning mist.

Riverbank Lupine (Lupinus rivularis) just starting to bloom.
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We're on regular rounds now YouTube video by Jim Hardy

This same stray cat keeps showing up at our place. Think I should leave some food out for it?

Royal Jacob's ladder (Polemonium carneum) just starting to bloom.
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Proctor Creek near the base of Mt. Persis.
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American Alpine Speedwell (Veronica wormskjoldii) growing in the wet section of our native garden. It's such a tiny plant, as you can see from the ant, but I love the little blossoms.
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Tweedy's Lewisia in full bloom in the rock garden.
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One of my giant white fawn lilies (Erythronium oregonum) in bloom in my native garden.
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Looking forward to the pears these will produce.
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Trillium ovatum blooming in our woods. Spring is beautiful.
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Two flies on Red Flowering Currant (Ribes sanguineum). Spring is definitely here at our place.
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