A nice sunset at my camping spot in the Fishtrap Recreation Area. This 9,000-acre nature preserve is located 30 miles southwest of Spokane, Washington.
The Hamma Hamma River in Olympic National Forest. The name "Hamma Hamma" derives from the Twana Native American tribe who once inhabited the area, referring to the reeds that grow along the riverbanks.
Lake Quinault is located at the edge of Olympic National Park. Surrounded by the temperate Quinault Rainforest, the area is known for its scenic beauty.
A view of the Snake River from Windust Park. The River flows for over 1,000 miles through Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon and Washington, and is the largest tributary of the Columbia River.
Walking along Damon Point in Ocean Shores, Washington. The peninsula offers scenic views of the Pacific Ocean, Grays Harbor, and the Olympic Mountains.
Mount St. Helens, an active stratovolcano in the Cascade Volcanic Arc, had a major eruption on May 18, 1980. This was the deadliest and most economically destructive volcanic event in U.S. history.
Visiting the Cowlitz River on a rainy autumn day. Stretching 105 miles, it eventually flows into the Columbia River. Many fish run this river including cutthroat trout, and both Coho and Chinook salmon.
Bottle Beach State Park is a 64-acre park on the southern coast of Grays Harbor in Washington State. The park has extensive tidal flats, which attract a huge variety of shorebirds during migration seasons.
Darlin Creek Preserve is a 312-acre nature preserve near Olympia, Washington. It protects forests, wetlands, Lake Lucinda, and streams that are habitat for many species, including fish, birds, and beavers.
A scenic hike to Northrup Lake in Steamboat Rock State Park. This moderately challenging 6.1-mile round trip hike takes you to a great spot to fish rainbow trout.
Sunset next to the Columbia River. Across the river is the Columbia Generating Station, a nuclear power plant producing enough power for over a million homes.