Fall is here along with all of its tidings: school supplies, football, pumpkin spice, and woolly bears. Woolly bears (the larval form of Pyrrharctia
What’s So Cool about The Tree of Life?
A couple of weeks ago, we had multiple groups of visitors in one day ask about the “Tree of Life” in Kalaloch. I’d visited Kalaloch before, but after
Roosevelt Elk
The Roosevelt Elk is one of the most magnificent creatures that Washington State has to offer! Roosevelt Elk (scientific name: Cervus elaphus
Scotch Broom
If you’ve been around Ocean Shores recently, you might have seen these yellow blooms starting to pop up. They are a familiar sight here in Western
The Native Pacific Dogwood
Every region on Earth has plants are native to that particular region, and the Pacific Northwest is no exception. One unique plant that is native to
Pacific Bleeding Heart
Pacific bleeding heart, also called Western bleeding heart, is a perennial flower native to the West Coast of North America. It’s quite a beauty—and
Flying Squirrels
Some humans don't like Squirrels. There are many reasons why. The main ones are that they are rodents who can damage your home and be a potential
I’m Liking the Lichens!
My last blog was about moss and I hope you are now looking at moss differently. When you looked at the moss, did you see other interesting growths?
GOT MOSS?
My gosh, what happened? My normally dark asphalt driveway is turning green! Is this happening to you, too? What the heck IS this stuff! “Green”