Thanksgiving has just come and gone from our little piece of coastal paradise known as Ocean Shores. Therefore, it's likely that many of you had some
A Nod to The Nodding Onion
Ohhhhh, that’s SO cute! Many of us just puddle when we hear those words. We look at once to see the object of adoration. For me, it was a Nodding
Surf Scoters
Fall is zipping by here in our little piece of coastal paradise known as Ocean Shores. This means that old man winter can't be too far off. And when
Pacific Mole Crabs
Pacific Mole Crabs are one of only a handful of species that thrive in the swash zone of the wave-swept, sandy beaches along the west coast. The swash
Magnificent Mallard Ducks
Mallard Ducks are possibly the most familiar duck species in existence. If you have spent any amount of time outside, you've probably seen one or more
Waxwings: Wandering Wonders
On a recent afternoon paddle of the Little Hoquiam River, I was treated to the sight of some Cedar Waxwings quietly flittering around. This wasn’t a
Exploring Nature With Youth of All Ages
During this difficult time in our nation’s history it is sometimes difficult to pull back from the daily news and social media barrage and recognize
Great Blue Herons
Great Blue Herons are some of the largest and most impressive birds you will see spending time in Ocean Shores. In fact, they are the largest of their
Washington’s State Flower: The Pacific Rhododendron
Rhododendrons, often referred to as “rhodies” are a common sight in gardens around the Pacific Northwest. As a whole, the genus Rhododendron contains