Yellowstone’s Vistas and Views

I have blogged frequently about the importance of finding your awe, intentionally regaining that sense of wonder you often felt as a child.  Awe is difficult to define, but research shows that the awestruck state of being is good for you, and promotes wellness. Artist Point is one of those views in Yellowstone National Park […]
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Cherries

There is nothing quite like a sweet Washington cherry. Yes, they are ripe and ready! I picked up these beauties on Vashon Island last weekend. These are sweet Rainier cherries. They were developed in 1952 at Washington State University by Harold Fogle, and named after Mount Rainier. It is a cross between the ‘Bing‘ and ‘Van‘ cultivars. […]
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An Easy Road Bike

My knees were a little sore from some hilly mountain biking, so I decided to do a nice flat road bike. This creek is full and flowing fast!

Early Morning Walk

The weather Memorial Day weekend was picture perfect! I took advantage by getting outside each day for walk. The clouds over the mountains may look like rain was heading my way, but not one drop fell.

Our Heroes

Another cemetery I visited Monday is called Mountain View.  I had never actually walked into this cemetery before. What a breathtaking view of the Cascade Mountains! The American flag and the POW/MIA flag were flying right next to a Vietnam Memorial. My oldest brother is a Vietnam veteran and I had mentioned in my post Monday […]
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A Peaceful Spot for Remembering

I often pass a couple of different cemeteries while road biking.  I decided for the first time to visit these cemeteries on Memorial Day this year.  On this day and other patriotic holidays, cemeteries become a sea of red, white & blue. Flags are placed at gravesites, landscape work is completed, and many come just […]
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Memorial Day 2018

Today is  Memorial Day, May 28, 2018. Most people will be celebrating the three-day weekend to start the summer season. Some may spend time with family and friends enjoying nice weather outside, recreating, and having a BBQ.  Some may attend a Memorial Day event or concert, decorate with flags, or share a meal with friends/family to […]
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The Science Behind Nature Sound Relaxation

Researchers at Brighton and Sussex Medical School in England used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans on study participants while they listened to a series of five-minute soundscapes of natural and manmade environments. Sounds from nature were associated with a decrease in the body’s sympathetic response (which causes that “fight-or-flight” feeling) and an increase in the […]
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Nature Noise

Have you noticed how certain sounds just help you to de-stress and relax. One of my favorite “nature noises” is the sound of water. While moving outside this spring, I have noticed that the lakes, rivers, and streams are overflowing and the sound of the water is so soothing. A river beach I like to […]
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And Back in the PNW

One of my favorite things about this time of year is longer days with more time to be outside doing the things I love. I enjoyed biking up on the ridge in the trees and along the river.   The single track trail is one that I like to snowshoe in the winter and hike […]
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