Looking to the northeast across the Columbia River at Vantage.
Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park
Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park contains the remains of one of the most unusual fossil forests in the world.
A look down river of the North Fork Nooksack River during low water. It will look much different come spring.
Wild and Scenic Rivers Project
Our part in this project with start this weekend with us traveling to the North Cascades to start collecting data on the Suiattle River.
Making our way across the rim towards the saddle that will give us a view of Dusty Lakes.
Wandering Through Ancient Lakes
Ancient Lakes is a cluster of three small lakes nestled at the head of Potholes Coulee; a flat bottomed, cliff ringed valley.
A closeup of the beauty of the Hamma Hamma drainage despite the scares of the recent record fires the area has recently endured.
Hamma Hamma Since the Record Fires
Steve meets up with fellow photographer Matt White and they turn their lens toward the Hamma Hamma and see signs of last summer's record-setting fire season.
Winter tides don't leave much room on the beach for setting up a tent and clear days like this mean cold nights.
When You Find More Mammals Then Birds
Sitting around the campfire afterward, uploading our data, I’m always grateful to have the opportunity to be part of such a worthy project.
This is the entrance to Laysers Cave in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Had an entirely different feel dusted in snow.
Braving The Snow to Revisit Layser Cave
More interesting was the discovery of beads made from ocean shells and arrows made from obsidian only found in Oregon.
A sun dog appears over Riffe Lake on our way to the summit of Dog Mountain.
A Cold Hike To The Top of Dog Mountain
Dog Mountain isn't particularly high, but its location makes it very popular with the sailing community. Steve and Theresa hike up to check out the stunning views.
Tongue Points creates the eastern border of Crescent Bay.
Crescent Beach New Base Camp For COASST Surveys
With the closer of the Quileute reservation we move our base of operations to Crescent Beach to conduct our COASST surveys.
Night falls over Marrrowstone Island after a day of heavy winter storms.
Fort Flagler Bears Winter Colors With Grace
Despite trees crashing next to their basecamp, the team heads out to explore the historic batteries of Fort Flagler.
Theresa braving the winds and cold weather in order to search for beach cast birds.
Toleak Survey Short Film
Here's a short video that shows our typical environment when we got to Toleak Beach to conduct our COASST beached bird surveys.
