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Brittle Leaf Manzanita is native to the Central California coast and distributed mostly in the coastal foothills between the San Francisco Bay Area and south to Santa Barbara. I found this plant growing in the La Honda Creek Open Creek Preserve at the higher… Continue Reading “California Native Plants 1.9.2025”
WINTER TREE Gnarled branches reaching Up towards the horizon Marking time ’til Spring. ~Lynn Thomas Amber
As soon as this beautiful groundcover dogwood started to emerge I felt a kinship to this plant. It is so very similar to Cornus canadensis – which I love – or is it Cornus canadensis? Here in the Pacific Northwest I’ve come across massive… Continue Reading “Timothy Lake Journal – More Wildflowers!”
On one our recent day’s off, we planned a day trip to the small town of Hood River to get supplies. After enjoying a DELICIOUS breakfast at the Huckleberry Inn in Government Camp, our first stop was the trailhead for the Tamanawas Falls. This… Continue Reading “Timothy Lake Journal – Tamanawas Falls”
It’s springtime in the Mt. Hood National Forest and I’m discovering lots of plants coming in and out of bloom. Right now, the Pacific Rhododendron is on full display in the forest at our elevation and is stunning! Some wildflowers that I observed in… Continue Reading “Timothy Lake Journal – Spring Flowering Plants”
We started our workamping gig in the state of Oregon on May 6 with a weeklong training session held at the facility headquarters in Estacada, Oregon. Our employer, Portland General Electric, operates 14 different day use and overnight camping facilities along the Clackamas River… Continue Reading “Workamping in Oregon”
When we first moved to Vermont, there were no oak trees growing naturally or in the forest on our property – or for that matter – anywhere near us. I’m not sure why. They are certainly hardy here and they do grow naturally along the Connecticut River… Continue Reading “Snowy Oak”
April 8 and 9, 2023 Our overnight stay in the village of Aubrac was nothing short of luxurious! As soon as I arrived in the town, I went in search of our accommodations – the Chambre d’hôtes La Colonie. We were spending a little… Continue Reading “Le Puy Camino – via Podiensis: Aubrac to Saint Chély-d’Aubrac”
Leaf Patterns The curl of the leaf Encourages me to inspect Nature’s intention. ~ Lynn Thomas Amber
Reflections A distant crow calls A still pond reflects the charm And mood of the day. ~Lynn Thomas Amber
