Guest Video Post by Chris Wardzala https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aF7YCkZ6sS8&authuser=0 More about Chris: Originally from Ohio, I'm currently stationed on Whidbey Island six years into my Naval enlisted career. After moving to Washington two years ago I was floored with it's natural beauty and abundance of wildlife. I purchased my first drone and camera a year ago and… Continue reading The Gray Whales of Langley
Category: Photo Essays
East of the Mountains: Part I
By Mary Kay Seales Rivers, Lakes, Pine Trees, & Critters It takes only two hours to go from skyscrapers in Seattle to apple orchards and horses in Eastern Washington, driving through one of the passes in the Cascade Mountains. Blewett Pass, Snoqualamie Pass, or Highway 2, whichever route you choose, it's a beautiful, quiet drive, with time… Continue reading East of the Mountains: Part I
Vashon Island: Paradise Lost in Puget Sound
By Mary Kay Seales A short ferry ride away from Seattle, but wondrously off the grid, Vashon Island is a lush and lovely day trip to clear your head and soak up some green. Take the West Seattle ferry, car and driver around $20, or ride your bike on a sunny day for $6.50.… Continue reading Vashon Island: Paradise Lost in Puget Sound
In Homage to Palm Trees
By Mary Kay Seales Grace and poise, ballet in nature, bringing to mind islands and seas, sun and sand. Fresh green, covered with sun diamonds in the rain. Swaying, carefree, like the girl from Ipanema, like a guileless beauty standing at the shoreline, eyes gazing outward, dreaming of travelers' tales, seamen, mermaids. I… Continue reading In Homage to Palm Trees
Camino de Santiago: Walking the Pilgrim Trail
Guest Post by Peter Klika "The "Peregrinos" (pilgrims) come from all over the globe. Some walk for religious reasons, some for self reflection, and some for the challenge. It's not important why you walk, only that you keep your heart and eyes open all the way." I'm on the Camino de Santiago in Spain, a… Continue reading Camino de Santiago: Walking the Pilgrim Trail