Bald Eagles at Big Beef Creek: “It’s that Seabeck time again.”
Every year in late May and early June, a number of bald eagles come to Big Beef Creek in Seabeck with the morning low tide.
PNW Places
Camping On Orcas Island (and Other Things to Do While You’re There)
Orcas Island is the largest of the San Juan Islands — and a great place to camp. Here’s a brief post about camping spots on the island and a few other things to do while you’re there as well!
Finding Wintering Trumpter Swans in Northwest Washington State
Every winter trumpeter swans from Alaska and northern British Columbia migrate to the Pacific Northwest. Here’s a bit more informaiton on these, the heaviest of flying bird, and where to find them in western Washington State.
Viewing Elk at Dosewallips State Park
Dosewallips State Park by the Dosewallips River is a great place to view wildlife. In particular, there’s a large herd of elk in the area.
Searching for Tufted Puffins in the Salish Sea
Taking a cruise near Smith and Protection Islands is something to put on your calendar for the Summer months. Who knows, you just might see an actual tufted puffin!
Where to View Salmon Spawning in Kitsap County This Autumn
Every year the salmon return from the ocean to their home streams to spawn. WSU offers a day of salmon viewing and education in the fall. Here’s where and when to view spawning salmon in Kitsap County this Autumn.
Riding the Olympic Discovery Trail Sequim to Port Angeles (River and Prairie Section)
The Olympic Discovery Trail is a trail running through the Olympic Peninsula from Port Townsend to the Pacific Ocean. This is the first of several posts exploring different sections of the trail, mostly from a cycling perspective.
Foulweather Bluff
Foulweather Bluff is a protected nature refuge in Hansville, WA. It offers a short family-friendly hike to the beach and great birdwatching!
Snoqualmie Bike Ride: Remlinger and Back
I cycled this route years ago, and intended to write about it at that time.
A few things may have changed since then, but it remains a good cycling route with a good stop at Remlinger Farms at the mid-point.
