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LOCAL WALKS: Preserve Pleasure
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North Cascades Photography – Mount Erie
Mount Logan, North Cascades National Park
Skagit County extends about 100 miles from the crest of the North Cascades range, west to Anacortes and Cypress Island.
Mt Erie is located in Anacortes. The summit rises more than 1,200 feet above the sea and is visible clear across the valley.
Cascade Loop Mt Erie is on the Cascade Loop Scenic Highway. In fact this years Cascade Loop Magazine sports an image taken from Mount Erie!
The mountain is a city park, part of the Anacortes Community Forest Lands. A paved road takes you to the top.
The view south encompasses Campbell Lake and the Puget Sound.
Mt Baker at sunrise, from Cypress Island
The park is multi-purpose, there is a network of hiking trails, picnic tables, paved walk ways and many spectacular vistas.
The rocky bald face of the mountain attracts rock climbers from all over. The south facing slopes are accessible year round, more info on climbing here.
I have visited several times for sunrise and sunset.
There is a very short sidewalk to a stone bench. The view south, over Lake Campbell really cant be beat!
Here is a series of sunrise images from several visits.
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These are sunset shots, all from the last few months.
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North Cascades Photography – Mount Erie North Cascades Photography - Mount Erie Skagit County extends about 100 miles from the crest of the North Cascades range, west to Anacortes and…
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Looking west from Deception Pass State Park
Washington’s Treasure: Deception Pass State Park
Among the many Washington treasures are its state parks. We recently camped using our truck and camper at Deception Pass State Park. The park spreads over 3,854 acres and includes both saltwater shoreline and three lakes. Located in northwest Washington, the park has three campgrounds: Cranberry Lake and Quarry Pond Campgrounds located on Whidbey Island to the south and Bowman Bay on Fidalgo Island to the north. The two islands are connected by a pair of bridges known collectively as Deception Pass Bridge.
Campsites offer ocean, mountain, forest, or lake views. Visitor facilities include utility sites with water and electricity, and tent sites. All camping spaces are equipped with a picnic table and fire ring.
In addition to superb camping, the park offers services for water activities which include two docks, boat launches and moorage. Boating, kayaking, freshwater and saltwater fishing, crabbing, swimming, and diving are among the many water activities enjoyed at the park.
The park offers 38 miles of hiking trails through lush forest lands and along shorelines. In addition, there are 1.2 miles of ADA hiking trails, 3 miles of bike trails, and 6 miles of horse trails.
Besides soaking in nature’s bounty in our spacious site at Cranberry Lake Campground, we enjoyed a morning drive north to Anacortes, known for the Washington State Ferries dock and terminal serving San Juan Islands as well as Victoria, British Columbia. Another day we drove south to Coupeville, the county seat of Island County, and the second oldest community in Washington. Nearby Keystone is also the jumping off point via ferry to the Olympic Peninsula.
From many places in the park, visitors can see work done by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930s. At the Bowman Bay campground a CCC building was renovated in 1987 that exhibits the incredible story of the CCC’s work across the State of Washington during the Great Depression.
We recently purchased a Washington State Park off-season senior citizen pass for $75. This pass entitles pass holders to free camping and moorage between October 1 and March 31, as well as Sundays through Thursdays in April. Our three-day camping trip to Deception Pass State Park paid for this pass, so for the rest of the season our camping will be free.
Deception Pass State Park, open all year, is one of Washington’s most popular parks. Reservations are highly recommended (www.parks.state.wa.us or call (888) CAMPOUT to make reservations).
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Top 10 Places in Canada for Tourists to Visit
Motivating view, dynamic urban communities and an inviting climate all make Canada a well known visitor goal. As the biggest nation in North America, Canada is a tremendous land enveloping magnificent mountains, virgin woods, open prairies and Arctic tundra. While a significant part of the country is of British and French plunge, Canada is home to a mosaic of multicultural networks. Here, have a look at the best and top places to visit in Canada.
1. Vancouver
Located between the Coast Mountains and the Pacific Ocean in British Columbia, Vancouver is favored for its grand scenes that present a characteristic play area where vacationers can swim in the sea, rollerblade through picturesque stops and snow ski in the mountains across the board day. The third biggest metropolitan zone in the nation. Vancouver is one of the most mainstream spots to visit in Canada. Vancouver's star fascination is Stanley Park which covers a tremendous region of forests, gardens and green spaces. A portion of the city's other top destinations incorporate Granville Island's momentous nourishment market and Chinatown's energetic exhibit of shops.
2. Banff National Park
It is Situated in the region of Alberta, the Banff National Park isn't just Canada's first national park, yet in addition one of the country's biggest and most visited national parks. The recreation center's amazing view and untamed life draw numerous visitors consistently along the Trans-Canada Highway, which goes through the recreation center.
Banff National Parks enormous convergence of untamed life incorporates well evolved creatures like mountain bears, wild bears, buffalo, moose, wolves and bald eagles.
3. Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls is a progression of three spectacular cascades arranged on the fringe of Canada's Ontario and the United States' New York. The Ontario side of the Falls is called Horseshoe Falls and offers the best sees and generally attractions. The quick territory encompassing the Falls is a head place of interest abounding in perception towers, cafés, keepsake shops, club and tall building lodgings. Probably the best spot to see the Niagara Falls on the Ontario side is from Queen Victoria Park where the Falls are lit up and firecrackers are shown daily throughout the mid year. Niagara falls is another place that count in our list of Top places in Canada to visit.
4. Montreal
The second biggest city in Canada after Toronto, Montreal is the social and monetary capital of the Quebec territory. Montreal is another place in our list of Top places in Canada to visit. Flaunting the biggest French-talking network outside of Paris, France, Montreal is a clamoring city included a midtown region, a noteworthy quarter, stimulation locale and a few unmistakable neighborhoods. Montreal's fundamental sights incorporate midtown high rises like the Olympic Tower, the noteworthy structures of Old Montreal and a few family attractions like topic and water parks.
5. Toronto
The capital of Ontario, Toronto is the most populated city in Canada just as perhaps the biggest city in North America. Toronto is another place in our list of Top places in Canada to visit. With countless ethnic locale like Chinatown, Little India and Little Italy, Toronto is additionally one of the world's most socially assorted urban areas. The city's primary visitor draws extend from amazing tourist spots, for example, the notorious CN Tower and the fantasy manor of Casa Loma. Also, the Toronto Islands are a famous goal with sea shores and open air exercises.
6. Quebec City
Quebec City might be the capital of the Quebec region in
eastern Canada, however its French legacy, design and language cause it to show
up increasingly like a beguiling European town. Roosted on a slope sitting
above the St. Lawrence River is Vieux Quebec, the city's historically
significant area. A stroll along the cobblestone roads of the Old City offers
experiences with attractions like the Citadel and the Place-Royale, the region
where adventurer, Samuel de Camplain, built up the principal North
American-French settlement. The city's symbol, the staggering Chateau
Frontenac, is viewed as the most shot lodging in North America and offers
visits even without a medium-term remain.
7. Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island, named after the British pioneer George
Vancouver, is the biggest island off the West Coast of the North American
landmass. Situated opposite Washington State, it is open by ship through the
San Juan Islands from Anacortes, from Port Angeles on the state's Olympic
Peninsula, or from Vancouver on terrain British Columbia. Vancouver Island is
renowned for the curious city of Victoria, the flawless Butchart Gardens, the
surf town of Tofino and the wild in the north, where one can get a ship to
Prince Rupert, and another to Alaska from that point.
8. Whistler
The Whistler resort is the biggest and most well-known snowcapped
ski goal in North America. Situated in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia,
Whistler is a two-hour trip from Vancouver along Canada's most picturesque
drive, the Sea-to-Sky Highway. At the base of the two mountains are three
curious towns, Whistler Village, Creekside and Upper Village. The Peak 2 Peak
gondola transports guests from the towns to the mountains.
9. Ottawa
Situated at the juncture of the Ottawa, Gatineau and Rideau
waterways in southeastern Ontario, Ottawa is the capital of Canada. As the
country's capital, Ottawa is home to numerous money related, business and
administrative foundations including Parliament Hill, the administration
situate where the stately Changing of the Guard happens day by day throughout
the mid year. Running directly through the core of the city, the Rideau Canal
is Ottawa's star fascination. In winter the trench turns into the world's
biggest ice-skating ring.
10. Calgary
The biggest city in Alberta, Calgary is arranged between the
Canadian Prairies and the foot slopes of the Canadian Rockies. After oil was
found close by in the mid 1900s, Calgary blasted into what is currently one of
Canada's biggest metropolitan zones, drawing in thousands consistently to its
reality popular rodeo occasion, the Calgary Stampede. This Old West festival is
held more than ten days in July with rodeos, chuckwagon races, marches, rivalries,
artworks and nourishment.
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🌳 TREES ARE METAPHORS 🌲 I grew up on the east coast. I’ve been to the Redwoods once before, but I think it’s safe to say you’ve never seen a REAL tree until you’ve been to the Redwoods forest. Nothing will make you sit down faster and realize your tiny place in this world. Walking through it all in silence and awe is it’s own kind of meditation. It’s majestic, calming, inspiring and peaceful in a profound way. However strangely enough, even after confronting my own insignificance in all this grandeur greenery, I equally felt like the space challenged me to be GREATER. In a “sky’s the limit, issa takeover and I’m gonna keep doing what I do cuz I am unstoppable and magical and destined for growth” kinda way haha...everything is hard, everything is your fault and frankly, I realize that’s a privilege to have!!!!! Accountability meets at the intersection of achieving all your goals, I think! Just a thought. So today, I say may you all grow to the heights of a Redwood tree, whatever you metaphorically dream that to be!!!!!!! Happy Monday always. 🌳🌲🌱🌿☘️🍀✨✨✨ #naturelover #redwoods #humboldtcounty #communityforest #forest #motivationalmonday #mondaymood #exploretocreate #livewithintention #intentionalliving #chill #moodygrams (at Anacortes Community Forest Lands)
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On the Trail of a Range Rover Photographer in Pursuit of the Ultimate Vista
ANACORTES, Washington — Michael Christopher Brown is a Magnum photographer on assignment in the Pacific Northwest for the next upcoming Range Rover Ultimate Vistas shoot.
Brown has photographed conflicts in Africa, vintage trains in China, and the electronica music scene in Cuba. He is best known for his series of photographs on the Libyan Civil War.
His work has appeared in books, National Geographic, The New York Times Magazine, and other publications. While he has photographed lions, soldiers, and endangered habitats, Brown had never photographed a vehicle for a car company — until now.
Range Rover invited us to go behind the scenes for a day with Brown and of course we happily jumped at the opportunity.
In case you missed it, Norwegian photographer, Jonas Bendiksen, did an incredible job on the last series and you can see his photographs that combine nature and advertising seamlessly here.
Brown started his journey north from Portland, Oregon about a week earlier in a 2017 Range Rover to capture the “Ultimate Vista” shot in remote locations.
I flew into Seattle, where a 2017 Land Rover Discovery HSE Luxury was waiting for me so I could catch up with the photographer.
The Silicon Silver SUV with an Ebony interior cuts a rugged, yet luxurious profile and is the perfect vehicle for such an adventure.
Under the hood, the Discovery packs a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine that offers 340 horsepower and 332-lb-ft of torque. The four-wheeler’s engine is mated to a smooth eight-speed automatic transmission.
I drove late into the night, past bright neon lights from Indian casinos, and into nearly complete darkness of the Pacific Northwest to meet Brown in a seaside town in the morning.
The Disco’s adaptive LED headlights with auto high beam assist are perfect for the dark, winding roads as I exit the interstate for Highway 20 and headed west towards the ship-building town of Anacortes. The headlights flick on and off automatically and adjust as I drive into darkened turns.
Its high beams also revert back to normal mode when approaching vehicles are detected in the distance. Using the SUV’s navigation system also helped make finding my hotel a breeze.
Anacortes looks ghostly after midnight. The Majestic Inn could make a great location for a Wes Anderson or a Stephen King film.
By the next morning, the town slowly creeps back to life; the sounds of seagulls, and a new dawn ushers in — another cloudy day.
I finally catch up with Brown at the inn. He has a small entourage with him that consists of the Land Rover team, two car journos, and a small camera crew.
He is tall, has dark brown hair, and wears a Southwest Native American flannel shirt, jeans, and hiking boots. He looks like an actor — maybe even one of the Wahlbergs — although he looks more Donnie than Mark.
Brown is from the area and grew up in the Skagit Valley, a farming community in Washington State. Over a hearty breakfast, Brown discussed his latest adventures with the Land Rover in search of the ultimate shot.
“We spent last night on San Juan Island and caught the 5 am ferry,” said Brown.
His team has been traveling together now for a solid week straight. They encountered plenty of wildlife including eagles, elks, and even some locals along the way.
“There was even a woman on horseback that galloped along side the Rover for a closer look,” he explains.
“We also caught some bungee jumpers diving off a short bridge.”
They were obviously caught off guard at the sight of the passing luxury SUVs in the middle of nowhere.
After our meal, I ride shotgun with Brown to try and gain some insight to his current endeavor. Having grown up in the area and working its fields as a youth, he knows it well. The valley we are in is filled with rich volcanic soil and is perfect for growing berries, spinach, and tulips.
“We shot tulips by Mt. Rainier before they got topped,” said Brown pointing at a lush field.
On a clear day you can see nearby Mt. Baker and Mt. St. Helena in the distance. Brown tells me his father is also a photographer. As a kid, they had a darkroom at home where he honed his skills at an early age. He later studied photography at nearby Bellingham College and worked as a newspaper photographer for several years.
Later, we stop at Pioneer Park and scope out the Rainbow Bridge as a possible location for a photo shoot. Brown takes off up a trail for a closer look. After a couple of minutes he returns and is excited about the new location. We get the Range Rover where it needs to be and observe the process in action.
Time passes, the light changes, and he eventually gets the money shot. Brown admits he has taken at least 9,000 exposures since he began his journey. Editing it all down is going to be an even bigger adventure.
“It’s way too many, but I want to give the client a variety of images,” he explains.
Brown shoots with a Sony Alpha a7s digital camera with a Leica glass lens. He started using this setup on his many trips to Cuba.
“Since I began using slow multiple exposures, it makes me more comfortable.”
We crisscross the Skagit Valley for the rest of the morning; snap a few more photos of the Range Rover, which is painted in Corris Gray with a black contrast roof, next to a field of bright yellow wild flowers. The supercharged SUV rolls on 21-inch wheels, and retails for $105,815 if you are looking to buy one for yourself.
After enduring another hour to get a couple of drone shots for a YouTube video, we hightail it to Mt. Vernon when it really starts to pour. The sound of the raindrops on the hood is steady, yet it is also very soothing.
“The idea of course is to show the place,” Brown tells me about shooting the Rover on location in the valley. “This used to be huge forest and there were trees everywhere.”
Now it’s mostly farmland and, Brown says, on a clear day, you can see logging clear cuts on the distant hills.
After lunch in Mt. Vernon, we investigate a muddy, clam location next to a state park for a possible background — it’s a bust (although the razor clams are quite tasty) and we eventually make our way across the sound via a ferry to Lummi Island. Another downpour ends our day of shooting in the wild.
Despite the heavy rains, the scenery and the photographs are breathtaking. We can’t show them to you yet, but tune in next week for the official photographs by Michael Christopher Brown and his search of the perfect vista in a Range Rover.
In the meantime, here is our exclusive gallery of some of the behind the scenes action to peruse.
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The Play of Light in a Darker Times
The Play of Light in a Darker Times
My medium of choice, the camera, doesn’t pick and choose. It has no opinions, no favorite colors or times of day. With complete dispassion, it accepts and reflects the breadth of what is in front of the lens, excluding nothing. You may argue that this isn’t quite true – cameras do have limitations – but bear with me. The point is that in this season of abundant darkness when shorter days bookend…
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LOCAL WALKS: Roaming 'Round the Heart of the Island
LOCAL WALKS: Roaming ‘Round the Heart of the Island
The island I live on isn’t especially large or small; at 41 square miles (106.684 km²) there’s room for a small city of about 17,000 people, many residential neighborhoods, and a generous amount of protected public land. Hugging the edges of the island and sprawling across its middle, the preserves include two state parks, a county park, several city parks, and 2,950 acres (about 12 sq. km) of…
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LOCAL WALKS: A Lake and a Forest in the Quiet Season
LOCAL WALKS: A Lake and a Forest in the Quiet Season
The lake is Heart Lake, a small, roughly heart-shaped lake on Fidalgo Island. The forest surrounds it. For a time the trees there were logged – but not all of them. Somehow a handful of giants missed the cut. The area was designated a state park but even so, a proposal to build condos around the lake was brought forward. That idea frightened the right people and finally, the lake and surrounding…
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LOCAL WALKS: Two Walks by the Water
LOCAL WALKS: Two Walks by the Water
This post focuseson two places I return to frequently: one is at the island’s edge where land meets water, the other is inland, where a forest surrounds a lake. Water bodies have powerful effects on land, nourishing life with mist and fog, altering temperature, favoring particular plants and animals, and modifying the land itself. Bodies of water have profound effects on humans too, of course.…
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LOCAL WALKS: Heart Lake
The first time I visited Heart Lake was a warm summer afternoon in 2018, shortly after we moved to Fidalgo Island. I had just learned about Heart Lake and the Anacortes Community Forest Lands: 2800 acres of forests, wetlands, and lakes right here on the island, with 50 miles of trails for hikers. As if the presence of Deception Pass State Park wasn’t enough, the island also enjoys a fine complex…
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LOCAL WALKS: Little Cranberry Lake
LOCAL WALKS: Little Cranberry Lake
On a quiet Friday afternoon last month I traced the zigzag outline of Little Cranberry Lake on Fidalgo Island. The peaceful, mirror-like lake with its dense fringe of evergreen forest is one of my favorite places to walk. In fact, since moving to Fidalgo I’ve trampled the trails there nineteen times in sixteen months.
I wrote about Little Cranberry Lake earlier this year in a post called “Da…
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Transitory States
Light, water and movement:taken together they’re a recipe for enchantment. When light dances on water, patterns emerge as endless revelations. When the air pushes water this way and that or blows clouds across the sun, the patterns break up and reform in fleeting frames. Photographing these mesmerizing permutations of light and water, I never know what will happen, and that, of course, is a big…
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LOCAL WALKS: Sugarloaf
Sugarloaf – the name is used a lot for peaks and promontories, but why it was given to this hill on Fidalgo Island I don’t know. At 1275 feet (389m) it’s a bit lower than the island’s highest point, Mount Erie. Neither place gets snow very often. As it happened though, the first time I hiked to Sugarloaf there were a few patches of snow on the ground. That was mid-February of this year.
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