A lovely tree stands prominently as the focal point in this image. It’s mostly yellow leaves with a few orange colored leaves mixed in throughout. Some leaves have fallen to the ground leaving a carpet of yellow and rust colors on the bright green grass below. Dark tree trunks and the greenery of evergreen trees can be seen in the background in behind the tree.

I’m loving these last weeks of fall, y’all… so happy to see fall colors still showing up in such a big way!
#YellowThu #ColorADay #fallcolors #fallvibes #fallismyfavorite #fallseason #autumnmood #autumncolours #naturalbeauty #getoutside_pnw #getoutside #optoutside #wanderandwonder #photography

A graveled hiking path runs through the left side of the photo. A brown wooden railing immediately to the right separates the path from a beautiful view of a waterfall that flows over rocky gray cliffs. The entire scene is surrounded in fall colors of yellow, gold, orange and green. And a hint of cloudy blue sky peeks out over the tops of evergreen trees in the upper right corner.

Reminiscing this awesome day from last month… it was so perfect in every way!
#WaterfallWednesday #waterfall #waterfalling #hiking #fallcolors #fallvibes #fallismyfavorite #autumnmood #autumncolours #getoutside #getoutside_pnw #optoutside #wanderandwonder #hikingday #photography

A colorful leaf covered trail winds through a forest of yellow-leafed trees with skinny black trunks. Some low-lying greenery lines the path. But the majority of color on and around the trail is yellow and rust colored leaves.

I loved this peaceful and colorful walk in the woods. I had the whole trail to myself!
#Scape #ForestFriday #forestscape #treescape #fallscape #trailscape #yellow #fallleaves #fallvibes #fall #fallcolors #autumncolours #autumn #autumnmood #getoutside_pnw #pnw #optoutside #wander #photography

Walking across a gray wooden bridge and into a Japanese garden seen just beyond the bridge. Numerous trees in fall colors are head, lots of yellows, orangy-yellows, greens and dead-center is a gorgeous dark red short maple tree.

Visiting this tiny gem of a Japanese garden in Gresham, OR, just outside of Portland, is always such a treat this time of year!
#StunDay #OrangeSun #ColorADay #japanesegarden #redmaple #bridge #fallcolors #fallvibes #fallseason #fall #autumnmood #autumncolours #pnw #getoutside_pnw #photography

A close up photo of several red maple leaves hanging on a tree branch. Each of the broad leaves has five points and there are yellow veins running through the leaves. In the background are blurred out leaves in colors of yellow, orange, red and green.

This week seems like peak fall colors week here in Portland, OR, and I’m loving it so much!
#RedWed #ColorADay #redleaves #fallcolors #fallleaves #fallseason #autumncolors #autumnmood #pnw #getoutside_pnw #getoutside #red #mapleleaves #mapletree #photography

This intimate and colorful autumn forest scene with so many different textures caught my eye while on a hike last week. There’s a closeup of part of a gray and brown tree trunk with thick bark on the left. To the right is a mix of forest plants, textures and colors, including thick stringy olive green moss hanging off branches, yellow/orange/rust colored fall leaves, green ferns, light green moss growing on the forest floor, and green-leafed trees in the background.

I had to stop and take in this little corner of forest-y fall vibes on my hike… so many details, textures and colors to admire!
#Stunday #OrangeSun #ColorADay #fallvibes #fallcolors #fallseason #fallfoliage #autumnmood #forest #autumncolours #autumnforest #naturalbeauty #pnw #getoutside_pnw

A walk down a city sidewalk reveals beautiful autumn leaf colors of yellow, pink, orange and green on the sidewalk and in the trees lining the sidewalk. The sun is shining through the trees onto the pavement creating shadow patterns on the sidewalk in the foreground.

Urban autumn vibes in Portland, OR!
#UrbanGaze #YellowThu #ColorADay #autumnvibes #fallcolors #citysidewalk #autumncolors #fallseason #autumn #getoutside #getoutside_pnw #pnw #otoutside #wanderandwonder #pdx #photography

A narrow dirt hiking trail wanders through lush green ferns, foliage and moss-covered trees.

A walk in the woods
#GreenSat #ColorADay #Relax #BlueSkyArtShow #green #hike #getoutside_pnw #optoutside #hikingtrail #photography

Close up details of a red dahlia blossom covered in raindrops. The center of the flower is made up of darker red petals closed up together. The surrounding petals are open ovals and are a lighter color of red.

I’m loving the sparkle, shine and richer color the raindrops are bring to everything this week here in the PNW!
#RedWed #ColorADay #bloomscrolling #raindrops #rainy #rainydays #rain #getoutside_pnw #pnw #rainypnw #red #photography

A beach scene with large brown and black rocks in dry sand in the foreground. In the background are more very tall rocks in the surf. Reflections of this tall rocks can be seen in the wet sand where low tide has left puddles. On the far right you can see waves coming in on the beach, and there are overcast skies overhead with the sun trying hard to peek through.

Rain or shine, any chance I get for a walk on the beach, I’m taking it!
#RockinTuesday #TidesOutTuesday #beachvibes #walkoonthebeach #oregoncoast #pacificocean #pnw #getoutside_pnw #photography

In the woods looking up at lots of trees with green leaves. The sun is trying to shine through and blue sky peeks through here and there amongst the trees. The forest floor is covered with green and light brown low-lying foliage.

Happy weekend, y’all!
#GreenSat #ColorADay #forest #forestbathing #trees #treemagic #getoutside #getoutside_pnw #optoutside #photography

A lovely blue turquoise water creek flows through a lush green forest. The water flows over green moss covered rocks from the top of the photo to the bottom. Green evergreen trees line on either side of the creek all the way to the background of the photo. A large log lies across the creek about two thirds up the image.

This walk in the woods did my mind, body and spirit so much good!
#Scape #ForestFriday #forestwalk #mthoodnationalforest #creekscape #forestscape #getoutside_pnw #pnw #optoutside #oregonexplored #hike #photography

Looking towards a simple light brown slatted wooden hiking trail bridge as I’m getting ready to cross it. It has slatted railings on both sides and the perspective of angles narrow towards the dirt trail on the other side. Tree branches and thick green leaves and foliage hang over the bridge and also over the trail at the other end of the bridge giving the effect of looking like you might be walking into a tunnel of sorts.

Walking into the magical unknown…
#GreenSat #ColorADay #Angles #BlueSkyArtShow #green #hiking #getoutside_pnw #bridge #pnw #wanderandwonder #photography

A capture of majestic Mt Hood with some snow in spots and lots of bare bluish-gray spots too. The top of the mountain is shrouded in fluffy white clouds and bright blue sky above the clouds. Below the mountain is a forest of green conical evergreen trees. And in the foreground are vine maples showing off their bright red and gold early fall colors.

Mt Hood with her head in the clouds and red vine maples at her feet.
#RedWed #ColorADay #mthood #fall #falliscoming #autumncolors #mountain #redvinemaple #getoutside_pnw #pnw #photography

Standing on a sandy beach at low tide, I’m looking in between two large gray and brown rocks to see a view of the ocean, a long stretch of sandy beach, more large rocks on the beach way off in the distance, and blue skies with white clouds overhead. In between the two large rocks in the foreground, there is standing water and the blue sky is reflected in the water. Also off to the right hand side are tall rust, and green colored cliffs.

Peek-a-boo beach view!
#RockinTuesday #TidesOutTuesday #BlueTue #ColorADay #pacificocean #beachvibes #beachwalk #ocean #rocksonthebeach #getoutside #getoutside_pnw #photography

Hints of blue sky in the multitude of clouds are reflecting off a long channel of water in a rural wildlife refuge. Low lying green grasses and other foliage are abundant on both sides of the water. Flecks of green growth appear on the water in the foreground. And green-leafed trees line the horizon on both sides of the water in the background.

Big sky reflection on Long Lake
#BlueSkyMonday #MinimalMonday #reflection #blueandgreen #rural #ruralamerica #getoutside_pnw #getoutside #optoutside #wander #photography

A path in a wooded forest leads to two narrow-trunked trees in the center of the image. They are surrounded by many other narrow-trunked trees, but these two are the focal point. All the trees are full of green leaves, and there are hints of blue sky peeking through the leaves. The path on the left side of the photo is surrounded by green ground foliage. And there are patches of sunshine in a few spots on the ground.

I found these two trees that I love, and life is good! I know the world isn’t perfect, but I’m grateful for everything that helps keep me sane in the midst of all the chaos.
#Scape #ForestFriday #trees
#treelove #treemagic #getoutside #getoutside_pnw #goforawalk #wanderandwonder #photography

Standing on a sandy wet beach at low tide with sandy colored rocks in front of me, taller than me on the right side. Peering around the left side of the rocks I can see the blue ocean and blue sky above. There are white-crested waves and black rocks in the distance. Also the misty silhouette of a headland jutting out in the far distance.

View from the rocks on Cannon Beach
#RockinTuesday #TidesOutTuesday #BlueTue #ColorADay #rocks #beach #sand #pacificocean #getoutside_pnw #pnw #getoutside #walkonthebeach #photography

A green path leads down the middle towards a grove of green-leafed trees ahead. Lush green bushy foliage lines the path on both sides. Tall thin green-leafed trees line the path after the bushy foliage. Pale blue sky with fluffy white clouds can be seen through the tops of the trees.

Today I have keep reminding myself to keep going… keep putting one foot in front of the other… stay the course and persevere!
#Scape #ForestFriday #forestbathing #awalkinthewoods #forest #trail #path #getoutside #getoutside_pnw #pnw #optoutside #keepgoing #persevere #photography

A rough brown and tan boardwalk needing some repair makes a path through a green forest from the foreground to the background in the center of the image. The boardwalk is surrounded by green-leafed foliage and brown and gray tree trunks.

I cannot resist a walk through the woods on a boardwalk!
#ForestFriday #Scape #forestscape #forest #boardwalk #forestbathing #goforawalk #getoutside #optoutside #getoutside_pnw #hiking #green #photography

A close up of an orange petaled Dahlia flower. It has a yellow center and smaller petals of pink and white on top of the main orange petals. The flower is surrounded by green leaves.

I found my first Dahlias of the season yesterday afternoon. Bring on the Dahlias!
#StunDay #ColorADay #OrangeSun #dahlia #dahlias #dahliaseason #dahlialove #dahliaflower #flower #flowers #flowerpower #flowermagic #naturalbeauty #getoutside #getoutside_pnw #wonder #photooftheday #picoftheday

The thick brown trunk of a tree stands in the foreground of a green forest. There is an oblong gash in the middle of the tree trunk and olive green moss is growing inside it. More green moss grows up the left side of the tree trunk. In the background on either side of the tree trunk are more tree trunks with green leaves giving the feeling of standing in a dense forest.

Trees are magical!
#ForestFriday #Scape #forest #trees #tree #treetrunk #treehugger #magical #treemagic #forestbathing #treehugger #landscape #forestscape #getoutside #getoutside_pnw #optoutside #wander #photography

A forest of tall evergreen trees stands on the side of a hill that slants downward to the left. The sun is shining through the trees creating golden rays of light on either side of two trees in the middle. The overall atmosphere of light is mystical and magical.

Good morning, sunshine!
#Scape #ForestFriday #sunrays #light #lightmagic #forest #trees #treemagic #forestbathing #rays #brilliance #sun #getoutside #getoutside_pnw #wonder #magical #photography

A two-tiered waterfall is surrounded by green moss-covered rocks and leafy trees. The upper tier of the waterfall is shorter and fans out. The long bottom tier is more narrow, but has a full powerful flow into a dark blue pool of water at the bottom.

The Falls Creek Falls hike near Carson, WA is one of my all time favorites, and this is the awesome reward at the end!
#WaterfallWednesday #waterfall #hiking #forest #getoutside_pnw #optoutside #photography

A wide angle view of a desert scene from the top of a rim trail. In the foreground is tan sand, short scrubby tan colored grasses, muted green round sagebrush bushes, and a dusty sandy trail on the right. Looking further out and down there is a valley of flatter desert, then golden sandy looking hills with dark red diagonal stripes running through them. They curve around in a wide semi circle from the left side of the image to the right side.Beyond those colorful hills are taller sandy hills and navy blue and brown tan mountains beyond those hills. The sky above the mountains is a light blue with wide streaks and splotches of white clouds.

Remembering a fun birthday hike up the rim trail to get this view of Oregon’s Painted Hills
#BlueSkyArtShow #GetOutside #optoutside #getoutside_pnw #pnw #paintedhills #oregon #highdesert #desert #view #hike #mountains #photography