Sunshine on Sea Stacks

View from Ecola State Park on the Oregon Coast

     Ecola State Park

Last weekend we were pleasantly surprised to see sunshine on the Oregon Coast.
This is one of the sights seen by Captain William Clark and members of the Corps of Discovery in 1806. They climbed over thick shrubs and trees and were gloriously rewarded.

Bird Creek ~ Washington State

Bird Creek

      Glenwood, Washington

We have been visiting some special Pacific Northwest locations since my husband is preparing for a solo art show: Glenwood, Washington is one of our favorite spots. We learned that the idyllic Bird Creek is a favorite fishing hole for the local children...and they actually catch fish!

This photo was taken about a month ago; we will be heading back to Glenwood next week. Since the community is located at the base of Mt. Adams, I'm hoping they will have received their first snow of the season. If so, I'll be sure and snap some photos of snow to share with you!

A Path In Autumn

Aldersgate Retreat Center

    Turner, Oregon

While I attended a recent writers' retreat, I happened upon this leaf-laden path above the retreat center. This beautiful setting is located just minutes east of Salem, Oregon. It was a wonderful way to start my day before the real work began!

Rustic and Rural



Sauvie Island - Oregon

Sauvie Island Farmland

This idyllic farmland is just outside of Portland, Oregon. It is a popular place for families to visit - especially during the harvest season. The entire island is an agricultural hub for the Pacific Northwest.

La Push, Washington

La Push, Wahington - Quileute Marina

Quileute Marina

In the remote northwest corner of Washington State is the small fishing community of La Push. The Quileute tribe claims that this is God's Country - it's not hard to see why! It was a special treat to visit this tiny town that has barely changed in decades.

Mt. Adams Wilderness

    Mount Adams

This majestic mountain is located thirty-one miles east of Mt. St. Helens in Washington State. Sited in 1805 by Lewis and Clark, it rises to a height of 12,281 ft. Located at the base of the mountain is Conboy Lake National Wildlife Refuge - home to deer, elk, beaver, coyote, otter, and bald eagle.

Grand Gorge

Columbia River Gorge

This majestic gorge runs for over eighty miles and is at points over 4,000 feet deep. It cuts through the states of Washington (Left) and Oregon (Right.) I enjoyed seeing it again a few days ago - a sight that is always spectacular!