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Category Archives: outdoor adventure

Paradise Lake Conservation Area, South Transect

Posted on 29.12.2022 by Annie

A meander in the rain, a little less than 3 miles total.

These mushrooms created a beautiful pattern on this tree, sort of like pantaloons.

This wet stone in the path had an amazing colors.

A puddle mirror with leaves and raindrops.

Posted in nature photography, outdoor adventure

Rattlesnake Lake & Ledge

Posted on 23.11.2022 by Annie

(For what it’s worth, this hike is misnamed as there are no rattlesnakes in the western portion of Washington.)

The ledge I should have but didn’t make it up to. Pfft! Next time!

Posted in nature photography, outdoor adventure | Tagged Rattlesnake Lake, Rattlesnake Ledge

Mt. Baker

Posted on 15.11.2022 by Annie

Posted in nature photography, outdoor adventure, pets | Tagged Amelia, Mt. Baker

Union Lake Kayaking Trip

Posted on 30.06.2021 by Annie

We kayaked for about 2 1/2 hours around Lake Union, toured the Lady Washington of Pirates of the Caribbean and Starship Enterprise fame, and ate great fish and chips at Ivar’s. All in all, a wonderful day.

Posted in outdoor adventure | Tagged kayaking, Lady Washington, Lake Union, Seattle skyline

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Hi! I’m Anne. I enjoy being creative, active, and outdoors. My thumbs are deep green, I’ve never met an animal I didn’t like, and I’m happiest when I’m making stuff. I try to see in every day the utterly mind-blowing miracle that is life. I blog to record my discoveries.

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