My First SLR “Selfie” – Coalinga, California – 1977
I lived on the ‘Left Coast’ for a little over ten years. I moved to California in the mid-70s to attend undergraduate school. In the late 70s through the mid-80s, I lived at various addresses around the Seatlle-Tacoma area of Washington. In 2008, I visited Hawaii for a week on a cruise ship. In 2023, we spent over four weeks touring California, Oregon, and Washington during Excellent Adventure 2023.
California
I moved to Santa Maria in 1975. I went to California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) in San Luis Obispo in 1976 and graduated in 1978. In my last year, I lived near the beach in Los Osos near Morrow Bay. I made several trips up the coast highway while living there and spent time in southern California when my parents lived there when I was in school.
I bought my first camera – a Canon AE-1 – when I worked for Union Oil in Coalinga in the summer of 1977. Later, in the 80s and 90s, I spent much time in the San Fransisco Bay area while working for various high-tech companies headquartered there.
Joshua Tree National Park
I visited in late Spring 2023 on Excellent Adventure 2023. It had rained quite a bit in the winter, and the colors peaked. It was sad when I heard it burned later that summer.
Joshua Tree National Monument
Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree National Park is a vast, surreal protected wilderness located in southeastern California, where two distinct desert ecosystems—the high Mojave and the low Colorado—meet.
Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree National Park is a vast, surreal protected wilderness located in southeastern California, where two distinct desert ecosystems—the high Mojave and the low Colorado—meet.
Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree National Park is a vast, surreal protected wilderness located in southeastern California, where two distinct desert ecosystems—the high Mojave and the low Colorado—meet.
Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree National Park is a vast, surreal protected wilderness located in southeastern California, where two distinct desert ecosystems—the high Mojave and the low Colorado—meet.
Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree National Park is a vast, surreal protected wilderness located in southeastern California, where two distinct desert ecosystems—the high Mojave and the low Colorado—meet.
Joshua Tree National Park
Teddybear cholla cacti, also known as jumping cholla, growing in the desert landscape of the Cholla Cactus Garden in Joshua Tree National Park.
Central Coast
The central coat area around San Luis Obispo. It was taken during Excellent Adventure 2023.
Central Coast of California
Bob Jones Trail Avila Beach
he Bob Jones Trail is a flat, paved 5-mile out-and-back path winding along a scenic creek from Avila Valley to Avila Beach.
Bob Jones Trail Avila Beach
he Bob Jones Trail is a flat, paved 5-mile out-and-back path winding along a scenic creek from Avila Valley to Avila Beach.
Avila Beach
Avila Beach is a sunny, sheltered central coast cove featuring a scenic promenade, historic pier, beachfront dining, and warm, family-friendly waters.
Avila Beach
Avila Beach is a sunny, sheltered central coast cove featuring a scenic promenade, historic pier, beachfront dining, and warm, family-friendly waters.
Avila Beach
Avila Beach is a sunny, sheltered central coast cove featuring a scenic promenade, historic pier, beachfront dining, and warm, family-friendly waters.
Port San Luis and Port San Luis Pier
Port San Luis is a historic, working commercial pier offering fresh seafood markets, boat launches, ocean kayaking, and scenic views of Avila Bay.
Port San Luis and Port San Luis Pier
Port San Luis is a historic, working commercial pier offering fresh seafood markets, boat launches, ocean kayaking, and scenic views of Avila Bay.
Montaña de Oro State Park
Montaña de Oro State Park features dramatic ocean cliffs, rugged sandy beaches, coastal plains, and scenic tide pools beneath rolling hills.
Montaña de Oro State Park
Montaña de Oro State Park features dramatic ocean cliffs, rugged sandy beaches, coastal plains, and scenic tide pools beneath rolling hills.
Montaña de Oro State Park
Montaña de Oro State Park features dramatic ocean cliffs, rugged sandy beaches, coastal plains, and scenic tide pools beneath rolling hills.
View of Morrow Bay from Montaña de Oro State Park
Montaña de Oro State Park features dramatic ocean cliffs, rugged sandy beaches, coastal plains, and scenic tide pools beneath rolling hills.
Montaña de Oro State Park
Montaña de Oro State Park features dramatic ocean cliffs, rugged sandy beaches, coastal plains, and scenic tide pools beneath rolling hills.
Montaña de Oro State Park
Montaña de Oro State Park features dramatic ocean cliffs, rugged sandy beaches, coastal plains, and scenic tide pools beneath rolling hills.
Montaña de Oro State Park
Montaña de Oro State Park features dramatic ocean cliffs, rugged sandy beaches, coastal plains, and scenic tide pools beneath rolling hills.
Montaña de Oro State Park
Montaña de Oro State Park features dramatic ocean cliffs, rugged sandy beaches, coastal plains, and scenic tide pools beneath rolling hills.
Montaña de Oro State Park
Montaña de Oro State Park features dramatic ocean cliffs, rugged sandy beaches, coastal plains, and scenic tide pools beneath rolling hills.
Morrow Bay & Morrow Rock
Morro Bay is a scenic coastal harbor town dominated by an iconic volcanic rock, bustling waterfront Embarcadero, and diverse marine wildlife.
Morrow Bay
Morro Bay is a scenic coastal harbor town dominated by an iconic volcanic rock, bustling waterfront Embarcadero, and diverse marine wildlife.
Morrow Bay
Morro Bay is a scenic coastal harbor town dominated by an iconic volcanic rock, bustling waterfront Embarcadero, and diverse marine wildlife.
Elephant Seal Rookery
The Elephant Seal Rookery offers a free, accessible boardwalk near San Simeon to watch thousands of massive northern elephant seals beachside.
Elephant Seal Rookery
The Elephant Seal Rookery offers a free, accessible boardwalk near San Simeon to watch thousands of massive northern elephant seals beachside.
Elephant Seal Rookery
The Elephant Seal Rookery offers a free, accessible boardwalk near San Simeon to watch thousands of massive northern elephant seals beachside.
Rugged Point
Ragged Point features dramatic, towering cliffs towering above the Pacific Ocean, offering stunning gateway views of the rugged Big Sur coast.
Rugged Point
Ragged Point features dramatic, towering cliffs towering above the Pacific Ocean, offering stunning gateway views of the rugged Big Sur coast.
Rugged Point
Ragged Point features dramatic, towering cliffs towering above the Pacific Ocean, offering stunning gateway views of the rugged Big Sur coast.
Elephant Seal Rookery near Piedras Blancas Light Station
The Elephant Seal Rookery offers a free, accessible boardwalk near San Simeon to watch thousands of massive northern elephant seals beachside.
Commercial shot of Ventura Highway in California
Commercial shot of Ventura Highway in California
Pismo beach pier where I once went scuba diving for clams
Pismo Beach is a classic Central Coast beach town renowned for its expansive wide sands, historic pier, and famous coastal sand dunes.
Shell beach
Shell Beach features rugged ocean bluffs, tucked-away sandy coves, panoramic coastal vistas, and fascinating tide pools just north of Pismo Beach.
Margo Dodd Park
Shell Beach features rugged ocean bluffs, tucked-away sandy coves, panoramic coastal vistas, and fascinating tide pools just north of Pismo Beach.
Margo Dodd Park
Shell Beach features rugged ocean bluffs, tucked-away sandy coves, panoramic coastal vistas, and fascinating tide pools just north of Pismo Beach.
Eldwayen Ocean Park
Shell Beach features rugged ocean bluffs, tucked-away sandy coves, panoramic coastal vistas, and fascinating tide pools just north of Pismo Beach.
Shell Beach
Shell Beach features rugged ocean bluffs, tucked-away sandy coves, panoramic coastal vistas, and fascinating tide pools just north of Pismo Beach.
Shell Beach
Shell Beach features rugged ocean bluffs, tucked-away sandy coves, panoramic coastal vistas, and fascinating tide pools just north of Pismo Beach.
Shell Beach
Shell Beach features rugged ocean bluffs, tucked-away sandy coves, panoramic coastal vistas, and fascinating tide pools just north of Pismo Beach.
Margo Dodd Park where we used to teach scuba diving
Shell Beach features rugged ocean bluffs, tucked-away sandy coves, panoramic coastal vistas, and fascinating tide pools just north of Pismo Beach.
Avila Beach Dog Beach
Avila Beach is a sunny, sheltered central coast cove featuring a scenic promenade, historic pier, beachfront dining, and warm, family-friendly waters.
Yosemite
I visited in late Spring 2023 on Excellent Adventure 2023. Some of the park was flooded from the winter rains. The falls were spectacular. I also visited nearby Hetch Hetchy valley.
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park
Framed by towering pines, Yosemite Falls cascades down sheer granite cliffs while the majestic Sentinel Rock stands tall in the background.
Yosemite Falls
This stunning view showcases North America's tallest waterfall, Yosemite Falls, split beautifully into the Upper Fall and Lower Fall sections.
El Capitan
El Capitan’s sheer granite cliff towers over the lush green meadow, surrounded by dense pine trees under a bright blue sky.
Yosemite National Park
Valley View features the Merced River flowing past El Capitan, with Bridalveil Fall cascading beside the Cathedral Rocks in Yosemite.
Cathedral Rocks
Cathedral Rocks loom over Yosemite Valley, perfectly reflected in a calm seasonal pool surrounded by lush green trees and logs.
Bridalveil Falls
Bridalveil Fall cascading down a steep granite cliff in Yosemite National Park, California.
Yosemite Falls
This stunning view showcases North America's tallest waterfall, Yosemite Falls, split beautifully into the Upper Fall and Lower Fall sections.
Yosemite National Park
Upper Yosemite Fall in the Merced River near the Swinging Bridge Picnic Area in Yosemite National Park, California
Yosemite National Park
Silver Strand Falls is a seasonal waterfall dropping down towering granite cliffs surrounded by pine forests near Yosemite's Tunnel View.
Tunnel View
Tunnel View offers an iconic panoramic vista of Yosemite Valley, showcasing El Capitan, Half Dome, and Bridalveil Fall together.
Tueeulala & Wapama Falls ~ Hetch Hetchy @ Yosemite National Park
etch Hetchy is a scenic valley in Yosemite featuring a massive reservoir, dramatic granite cliffs, and impressive waterfalls like Tueeulala.
Redwoods
I visited in late Spring 2023 on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Redwoods
Lassen Volcanic National Park
I left this off my list in 2023 but returned to the area and visited in 2026. Stunning!
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Mount Lassen
Taken on Excellent Adventure 2026.
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park is in northern California near Redding. It's rich in hydrothermal sites like Bumpass Hell, with its acres of bubbling mud pots. The summit of Lassen Peak Volcano offers views over the surrounding wilderness. Nearby, the Devastated Area is littered with lava rocks from its last eruption. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2026.
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park is in northern California near Redding. It's rich in hydrothermal sites like Bumpass Hell, with its acres of bubbling mud pots. The summit of Lassen Peak Volcano offers views over the surrounding wilderness. Nearby, the Devastated Area is littered with lava rocks from its last eruption. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2026.
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park is in northern California near Redding. It's rich in hydrothermal sites like Bumpass Hell, with its acres of bubbling mud pots. The summit of Lassen Peak Volcano offers views over the surrounding wilderness. Nearby, the Devastated Area is littered with lava rocks from its last eruption.
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park is in northern California near Redding. It's rich in hydrothermal sites like Bumpass Hell, with its acres of bubbling mud pots. The summit of Lassen Peak Volcano offers views over the surrounding wilderness. Nearby, the Devastated Area is littered with lava rocks from its last eruption. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2026.
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park is in northern California near Redding. It's rich in hydrothermal sites like Bumpass Hell, with its acres of bubbling mud pots. The summit of Lassen Peak Volcano offers views over the surrounding wilderness. Nearby, the Devastated Area is littered with lava rocks from its last eruption. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2026.
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park is in northern California near Redding. It's rich in hydrothermal sites like Bumpass Hell, with its acres of bubbling mud pots. The summit of Lassen Peak Volcano offers views over the surrounding wilderness. Nearby, the Devastated Area is littered with lava rocks from its last eruption. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2026.
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park is in northern California near Redding. It's rich in hydrothermal sites like Bumpass Hell, with its acres of bubbling mud pots. The summit of Lassen Peak Volcano offers views over the surrounding wilderness. Nearby, the Devastated Area is littered with lava rocks from its last eruption.Taken on Excellent Adventure 2026.Taken on Excellent Adventure 2026.
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park is in northern California near Redding. It's rich in hydrothermal sites like Bumpass Hell, with its acres of bubbling mud pots. The summit of Lassen Peak Volcano offers views over the surrounding wilderness. Nearby, the Devastated Area is littered with lava rocks from its last eruption.Taken on Excellent Adventure 2026.Taken on Excellent Adventure 2026.
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park is in northern California near Redding. It's rich in hydrothermal sites like Bumpass Hell, with its acres of bubbling mud pots. The summit of Lassen Peak Volcano offers views over the surrounding wilderness. Nearby, the Devastated Area is littered with lava rocks from its last eruption.Taken on Excellent Adventure 2026.Taken on Excellent Adventure 2026.
Taken on Excellent Adventure 2026.
Lassen Volcanic National Park is in northern California near Redding. It's rich in hydrothermal sites like Bumpass Hell, with its acres of bubbling mud pots. The summit of Lassen Peak Volcano offers views over the surrounding wilderness. Nearby, the Devastated Area is littered with lava rocks from its last eruption.
Taken on Excellent Adventure 2026.
Lassen Volcanic National Park is in northern California near Redding. It's rich in hydrothermal sites like Bumpass Hell, with its acres of bubbling mud pots. The summit of Lassen Peak Volcano offers views over the surrounding wilderness. Nearby, the Devastated Area is littered with lava rocks from its last eruption.
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park is in northern California near Redding. It's rich in hydrothermal sites like Bumpass Hell, with its acres of bubbling mud pots. The summit of Lassen Peak Volcano offers views over the surrounding wilderness. Nearby, the Devastated Area is littered with lava rocks from its last eruption. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2026.
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park is in northern California near Redding. It's rich in hydrothermal sites like Bumpass Hell, with its acres of bubbling mud pots. The summit of Lassen Peak Volcano offers views over the surrounding wilderness. Nearby, the Devastated Area is littered with lava rocks from its last eruption. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2026.
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park is in northern California near Redding. It's rich in hydrothermal sites like Bumpass Hell, with its acres of bubbling mud pots. The summit of Lassen Peak Volcano offers views over the surrounding wilderness. Nearby, the Devastated Area is littered with lava rocks from its last eruption. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2026.
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park is in northern California near Redding. It's rich in hydrothermal sites like Bumpass Hell, with its acres of bubbling mud pots. The summit of Lassen Peak Volcano offers views over the surrounding wilderness. Nearby, the Devastated Area is littered with lava rocks from its last eruption. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2026.
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park is in northern California near Redding. It's rich in hydrothermal sites like Bumpass Hell, with its acres of bubbling mud pots. The summit of Lassen Peak Volcano offers views over the surrounding wilderness. Nearby, the Devastated Area is littered with lava rocks from its last eruption. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2026.
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park is in northern California near Redding. It's rich in hydrothermal sites like Bumpass Hell, with its acres of bubbling mud pots. The summit of Lassen Peak Volcano offers views over the surrounding wilderness. Nearby, the Devastated Area is littered with lava rocks from its last eruption. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2026.
Oregon
Oregon Coast
Photos taken in late spring 2023 on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Oregon Coast
Oregon Coast
looking south toward Manzanita Beach from the Neahkahnie Viewpoint along Highway 101 on the Oregon coast. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Coos Bay
A beautiful view of the rugged Oregon coastline at Cape Arago, featuring crashing ocean waves and green pine forests. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Oregon Coast
Oregon coastline view from above the Sea Lion Caves near Florence. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Heceta Head Lighthouse
Heceta Head Lighthouse perched on a rocky headland along the Oregon Coast. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Oregon Coast
Sand dunes near Florence, Oregon, along US Highway 101. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Oregon Coast
Baker Beach and Cox Rock from the area near the Sea Lion Caves on the central coast of Oregon. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Coos Bay
Cape Arago Lighthouse perched on a rocky island off the coast of Charleston, Oregon. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Fort Stevens
Fort Stevens State Park protects diverse coastal environments, hosting Roosevelt elk, black bears, bald eagles, migrating shorebirds, and marine harbor seals. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Fort Stevens
Fort Stevens State Park protects diverse coastal environments, hosting Roosevelt elk, black bears, bald eagles, migrating shorebirds, and marine harbor seals. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Fort Stevens
Fort Stevens State Park protects diverse coastal environments, hosting Roosevelt elk, black bears, bald eagles, migrating shorebirds, and marine harbor seals. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Fort Stevens
Fort Stevens State Park protects diverse coastal environments, hosting Roosevelt elk, black bears, bald eagles, migrating shorebirds, and marine harbor seals. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Fort Stevens State Park
Fort Stevens State Park protects diverse coastal environments, hosting Roosevelt elk, black bears, bald eagles, migrating shorebirds, and marine harbor seals. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Fort Stevens State Park
Fort Stevens State Park protects diverse coastal environments, hosting Roosevelt elk, black bears, bald eagles, migrating shorebirds, and marine harbor seals. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Fort Stevens State Park
Fort Stevens State Park protects diverse coastal environments, hosting Roosevelt elk, black bears, bald eagles, migrating shorebirds, and marine harbor seals. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Fort Stevens State Park
Fort Stevens State Park protects diverse coastal environments, hosting Roosevelt elk, black bears, bald eagles, migrating shorebirds, and marine harbor seals. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Fort Stevens State Park
Fort Stevens State Park protects diverse coastal environments, hosting Roosevelt elk, black bears, bald eagles, migrating shorebirds, and marine harbor seals. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Fort Stevens State Park
Fort Stevens State Park protects diverse coastal environments, hosting Roosevelt elk, black bears, bald eagles, migrating shorebirds, and marine harbor seals. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Fort Stevens State Park
Fort Stevens State Park protects diverse coastal environments, hosting Roosevelt elk, black bears, bald eagles, migrating shorebirds, and marine harbor seals. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Columbia River Gorge
I visited in the summer of 2023 on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Columbia River Gorge
Multnomah Falls
Multnomah Falls is Oregon's tallest two-tiered waterfall, plunging 620 feet down basalt cliffs spanned by the historic Benson Bridge. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Cascade Locks Marine Park
Cascade Locks Marine Park features historic canal locks, lush Thunder Island, scenic Columbia River views, and the nearby Bridge of the Gods.
Cascade Locks Marine Park
Cascade Locks Marine Park features historic canal locks, lush Thunder Island, scenic Columbia River views, and the nearby Bridge of the Gods.
Columbia River Gorge
Cascade Locks Marine Park features historic canal locks, lush Thunder Island, scenic Columbia River views, and the nearby Bridge of the Gods.
Columbia River Gorge
Cascade Locks Marine Park features historic canal locks, lush Thunder Island, scenic Columbia River views, and the nearby Bridge of the Gods.
Multnomah Falls on the Columbia River Gorge
Multnomah Falls is Oregon's tallest two-tiered waterfall, plunging 620 feet down basalt cliffs spanned by the historic Benson Bridge. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Multnomah Falls
Multnomah Falls is Oregon's tallest two-tiered waterfall, plunging 620 feet down basalt cliffs spanned by the historic Benson Bridge. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Multnomah Falls
Multnomah Falls is Oregon's tallest two-tiered waterfall, plunging 620 feet down basalt cliffs spanned by the historic Benson Bridge. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Multnomah Falls
Multnomah Falls is Oregon's tallest two-tiered waterfall, plunging 620 feet down basalt cliffs spanned by the historic Benson Bridge. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Oneonta Gorge along the Columbia River Gorge old highway 30
The Columbia River Gorge is a basalt canyon featuring massive waterfalls, temperate rainforests, rare botanical mosses, and high-desert vistas.
Columbia River Gorge
The Columbia River Gorge is a basalt canyon featuring massive waterfalls, temperate rainforests, rare botanical mosses, and high-desert vistas.
Horsetail Falls at Columbia River Gorge
The Columbia River Gorge is a basalt canyon featuring massive waterfalls, temperate rainforests, rare botanical mosses, and high-desert vistas.
Bridge of the Gods
The Bridge of the Gods is an 1,856-foot steel cantilever bridge opened in 1926 over the Columbia River. Its name stems from an ancient Native American legend. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Columbia River Gorge
The Columbia River Gorge is a basalt canyon featuring massive waterfalls, temperate rainforests, rare botanical mosses, and high-desert vistas.
Crater Lake/ Rogue River
Returned to Crater Lake 45 years later. Exporered the Rogue River sights in the surrounding area.
Crater Lake & Rogue River Gorge
Crater Lake
Crater Lake features exceptionally deep, clear blue volcanic waters, surrounding snow-covered cliffs, and the iconic cinder cone known as Wizard Island.
Crater Lake & Wizard Island
Crater Lake features exceptionally deep, clear blue volcanic waters, surrounding snow-covered cliffs, and the iconic cinder cone known as Wizard Island.
Crater Lake & Wizard Island
Crater Lake features exceptionally deep, clear blue volcanic waters, surrounding snow-covered cliffs, and the iconic cinder cone known as Wizard Island.
Crater Lake snowfield
Crater Lake features exceptionally deep, clear blue volcanic waters, surrounding snow-covered cliffs, and the iconic cinder cone known as Wizard Island.
Crater Lake
Crater Lake features exceptionally deep, clear blue volcanic waters, surrounding snow-covered cliffs, and the iconic cinder cone known as Wizard Island.
Rogue River Gorge
Oregon's Rogue River Gorge features a dramatic, churning river rushing through a narrow, moss-covered volcanic basalt canyon with scenic viewpoints.
Rogue River Gorge
Oregon's Rogue River Gorge features a dramatic, churning river rushing through a narrow, moss-covered volcanic basalt canyon with scenic viewpoints.
Rogue River Gorge
Oregon's Rogue River Gorge features a dramatic, churning river rushing through a narrow, moss-covered volcanic basalt canyon with scenic viewpoints.
Rogue River Gorge
Oregon's Rogue River Gorge features a dramatic, churning river rushing through a narrow, moss-covered volcanic basalt canyon with scenic viewpoints.
Mill Creek Falls
Oregon's Rogue River Gorge features a dramatic, churning river rushing through a narrow, moss-covered volcanic basalt canyon with scenic viewpoints.
Natural Bridge
Oregon's Rogue River Gorge features a dramatic, churning river rushing through a narrow, moss-covered volcanic basalt canyon with scenic viewpoints.
Natural Bridge
Oregon's Rogue River Gorge features a dramatic, churning river rushing through a narrow, moss-covered volcanic basalt canyon with scenic viewpoints.
Natural Bridge
Oregon's Rogue River Gorge features a dramatic, churning river rushing through a narrow, moss-covered volcanic basalt canyon with scenic viewpoints.
Natural Bridge
Oregon's Rogue River Gorge features a dramatic, churning river rushing through a narrow, moss-covered volcanic basalt canyon with scenic viewpoints.
Washington
After graduating from Cal Poly in 1978, I moved to Seattle to go to graduate school. I got a job with Boeing and then on to Hewlett-Packard before I moved to Germany in early 1987.
It was a truly beautiful area when the weather was nice. Puget Sound was particularly stunning with its many islands and deep, swift blue waters. I loved riding the ferries. The Cascade mountains, with highlights of Mount Ranier and St Helens – which erupted right after I moved- are great places to visit.
Olympic Peninsula
Photos were taken in the early Summer of 2023 on Excellent Adventure 2023. They include the Hoh Rain Forest, Rialto Beach, Fort Worden, and Port Townsend.
Olympic Peninsula
Hoh Rain Forest Olympic National Park
The Hoh Rain Forest is a rare temperate rainforest famed for massive old-growth trees, hanging club mosses, and 140 inches of average annual rainfall. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Hoh Rain Forest Olympic National Park
The Hoh Rain Forest is a rare temperate rainforest famed for massive old-growth trees, hanging club mosses, and 140 inches of average annual rainfall. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Hoh Rain Forest Olympic National Park
The Hoh Rain Forest is a rare temperate rainforest famed for massive old-growth trees, hanging club mosses, and 140 inches of average annual rainfall. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Olympic National Park
This photo highlights Rialto Beach's iconic dark pebble shoreline, dense coastal forest, and rugged offshore sea stacks in Olympic National Park. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Rialto Beach Olympic National Park
This photo highlights Rialto Beach's iconic dark pebble shoreline, dense coastal forest, and rugged offshore sea stacks in Olympic National Park. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Rialto Beach Olympic National Park
This photo highlights Rialto Beach's iconic dark pebble shoreline, dense coastal forest, and rugged offshore sea stacks in Olympic National Park. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Rialto Beach Olympic National Park
This photo highlights Rialto Beach's iconic dark pebble shoreline, dense coastal forest, and rugged offshore sea stacks in Olympic National Park. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Rialto Beach Olympic National Park
This photo highlights Rialto Beach's iconic dark pebble shoreline, dense coastal forest, and rugged offshore sea stacks in Olympic National Park. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Rialto Beach Olympic National Park
This photo highlights Rialto Beach's iconic dark pebble shoreline, dense coastal forest, and rugged offshore sea stacks in Olympic National Park. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Rialto Beach Olympic National Park
This photo highlights Rialto Beach's iconic dark pebble shoreline, dense coastal forest, and rugged offshore sea stacks in Olympic National Park. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2023.
The Big Kahuna
The furthest west so far on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Fort Worden State Park
Fort Worden blends historic military bunkers with panoramic Puget Sound views, sandy beaches, soaring eagles, and frequent marine wildlife sightings. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Port Hudson Marina
Historic Port Townsend and Fort Worden feature charming Victorian architecture, military history, scenic beaches, and vibrant art scenes on Puget Sound.
Port Hudson Marina
Historic Port Townsend and Fort Worden feature charming Victorian architecture, military history, scenic beaches, and vibrant art scenes on Puget Sound.
Port Hudson Marina
Historic Port Townsend and Fort Worden feature charming Victorian architecture, military history, scenic beaches, and vibrant art scenes on Puget Sound.
Port Hudson Marina
Historic Port Townsend and Fort Worden feature charming Victorian architecture, military history, scenic beaches, and vibrant art scenes on Puget Sound.
Wilson Light at Fort Worden
Fort Worden blends historic military bunkers with panoramic Puget Sound views, sandy beaches, soaring eagles, and frequent marine wildlife sightings. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Fort Worden
Fort Worden blends historic military bunkers with panoramic Puget Sound views, sandy beaches, soaring eagles, and frequent marine wildlife sightings. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Puget Sound
Fort Worden blends historic military bunkers with panoramic Puget Sound views, sandy beaches, soaring eagles, and frequent marine wildlife sightings. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Eagle on duty in Fort Worden
Fort Worden blends historic military bunkers with panoramic Puget Sound views, sandy beaches, soaring eagles, and frequent marine wildlife sightings. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Fort Worden
Fort Worden blends historic military bunkers with panoramic Puget Sound views, sandy beaches, soaring eagles, and frequent marine wildlife sightings. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Port Townsend
Historic Port Townsend features elegant Victorian architecture, a rich maritime history, vibrant arts, creative boutiques, and stunning Puget Sound views. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Port Townsend
Historic Port Townsend features elegant Victorian architecture, a rich maritime history, vibrant arts, creative boutiques, and stunning Puget Sound views. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Port Townsend
Historic Port Townsend features elegant Victorian architecture, a rich maritime history, vibrant arts, creative boutiques, and stunning Puget Sound views. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Port Townsend
Historic Port Townsend features elegant Victorian architecture, a rich maritime history, vibrant arts, creative boutiques, and stunning Puget Sound views. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Port Townsend
Historic Port Townsend features elegant Victorian architecture, a rich maritime history, vibrant arts, creative boutiques, and stunning Puget Sound views. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Hood Canal Bridge
Opened in 1961, the Hood Canal Bridge is the world’s longest saltwater floating bridge. It tragically sank during a 1979 storm (right after I moved to the area) and was rebuilt in 1982. Taken on Excellent Adventure 2023.
Hawaii
I spent a week visiting the islands on a cruise ship in 2008. I visited Hawaiʻi, Maui, Oʻahu, and Kauaʻi. The highlight of the trip was a helicopter ride on Kauaʻi.
