45 journal

 We got a bit of freedom back today in Washington. Fishing is allowed again, and most state parks are open. Most of the good ones are clo...

A scene from the NatureScaping demonstration gardens. I'm not sure the variety of bluebells, and I have to admit I'm also not sur...

Ten year ago, I started 45 journal. Time sure flies! For my anniversary post, a beautiful scene at a local park. Thankfully our county...

This photo is from a walk I took a few weeks ago. I'm slow to post, and already it looks much more like spring here. Less brown, more...

Good morning, first full day of spring! Glad you're back! :)

 Nature continues with its schedule, oblivious to our new, crazy virus life! I was sure glad to get out this morning and take a br...

Mt. Hood in the background.

  Looks like the footbridge across Catherine Creek is just wide enough to cross without even looking up from the book you're readi...

Wow, is Memaloose Hills in peak bloom right now! The light was so pretty this morning, slightly hazy which softens the sunny spots a bit,...

 Trees budding, ground cover growing, and moss still glowing from all the rain,at Columbia Springs Nature Center. This area is mainly ...

Some of the tulip varieties in the show field at the Holland America Bulb Farm  in Woodland, Washington. 

Beautiful oak tree along the edge of the marshy fields that run along the bend of the Columbia River. I came down to this area around sun...

A little farm along the edge of the trail, and a nice cheery red shed, standing out in the fresh snow.

On the trail in Brush Prairie.  Calm, 31 degrees, and 2" of snow.  Perfect for an early morning walk in the woods.