My kids and I camped for two nights at Hobuck Beach, where the wind howled nonstop. The beaches were empty, and beside a few dogs making the rounds, there was not a whole lot of activity. In other words, it…
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Springtime Gratitude
As I come into the spring of 2022, I am grateful. My life is much different than it was four years ago, with changes I could not possibly have imagined. Yet, here I am with a heart full of gratitude…
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The Trees - Superior Court Judge John M. Wilson 1868-1962
Thank you Derek for this poem by your great grandfather. This is so rich and stirring:
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The Trees (circa 1919, Olympia)
I live in a land of trees,
And it is as much agony
As joy
To live there.
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A Lesson in Simplicity
Thanks to Derek Platt for this gem. This is a stirring reminder of life's richness and potential when we set off on a journey with an open heart:
A number of years ago, I embarked on a solo bicycle trip…
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Nibi: Spirit of the Water
Thanks to my niece Bridgid Roney for sharing this story of her encounter with an ancient water spirit. Read on:
Years ago, I carried my infant down a secret forest path from the cliffs of Tulalip down to the bay…
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Raven Bait
Again, thanks to Kurt Dunbar. for this exceptional story! Ravens are truly wondrous birds, so full of mischief, and mystery. Read on:
Certain days just come together in an unpredictable and magical pattern. We all have them and they are…
Read moreCougar Encounters
These cougar accounts were submitted by Beth Redman. Cougars are to me one of the great mysteries of the wilderness. Stealth, reclusive, and curious. Read on:
I am not so young anymore, but then I am not so old yet…
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A Day To Remember by Kurt Dunbar
Thank you Kurt for submitting this story. This is thoroughly riveting with a shocking twist! Enjoy:
I was jarred out of my sleep by the knock on the front door. Through groggy eyes I looked at the clock thinking, “oh…
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Nothing Prepares you for an Experience Like Experience Itself
I can't emphasize enough how important it is to be prepared with the essentials needed for survival when venturing into the wilderness. A fishing pole makes a poor substitute for an ice axe, and dogs do not belong on glaciers…
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