Portland Waterfalls
Just east of Portland, Oregon are a number of beautiful waterfalls. On a half-day tour this spring I visited three of them within forty miles of the city. Our first stop was Latourell Falls. This waterfall is free fall, straight drop of 249 feet. You can also clearly see the columnar jointing on the cliff rocks. This occurs in igneous rocks, basalt in this case, … Continue reading Portland Waterfalls
Seattle Harbour Cruise
While in Seattle this spring I went on a boat cruise to capture some photos of the city’s waterfront. I took a seat on the ship’s port side on the open deck. The hour-long cruise was narrated by a local Seattle lady. Traveling northwest, we saw Seattle’s skyline and Space Needle. Further on we saw the Queen Anne district and Smith Cove Waterway. A few … Continue reading Seattle Harbour Cruise
Portland Japanese Garden
A few weeks ago I visited Portland, Oregon. Intrigued by the Japanese Garden, I went there my first afternoon in the city. It did not disappoint. The scenery was amazing and set around tall redwoods, scenes missing from my prairie home. A Japanese Garden is a landscape garden, designed as place of reflection and meditation. Typically it includes the following elements – water, bridge, rocks, … Continue reading Portland Japanese Garden
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Wood Duck (on the left) Aix sponsa Location: Wascana Lake Migratory Bird Sanctuary, Regina, SK My friend and I came across a male wood duck swimming with a few mallards while snowshoeing in February. Saskatchewan is in breeding range for wood ducks; although it early for breeding and we did not see his partner. Interesting facts: – The wood duck is a perching duck; it … Continue reading Fauna of Saskatchewan 20
2018 Goals
Although I set goals every year, this year I am posting them to ensure I am more accountable. This is what I have planned for 2018: Travel I decided a few years ago that I would take at least one trip annually. It maybe within Canada, the USA, or abroad, as long as it is some place I’ve never been. This year I will be … Continue reading 2018 Goals
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American Bison Bison bison Location: Grasslands National Park (West Block) Interesting facts: – Male bison may weigh up to 2,200 pounds; the largest mammal in North America. – Baby bison are known as “red dogs” because they are orangish red in colour in the first few months. – More people were injured by bisons than bears between 1980 and 1999 in Yellowstone National … Continue reading Fauna of Saskatchewan 19
