September has nearly come to an end. This means the nesting season is over and many dune areas around the county have opened back up to public use.
Leave it to Beaver…No Really!
The North American beaver (Castor canadensis) has lived across North America for thousands of years, but were nearly hunted to extinction by late
Raccoon Ramblings
My dog and I go on walks most mornings and lately, our routine tends to interrupt a group of raccoons at their favorite breakfast spot. Their beady
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
Western Sword Fern, the “King of Northwest Ferns”
Try to imagine the first explorers to the Pacific Northwest. They followed Native American guides along time-worn paths through the misty, cool, and
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
The Olympic Torrent Salamander
Once again we return to the Olympic Peninsula to have a look at another endemic species (full list of species endemic to the Olympics can be found
Ochre Sea Stars
Pisaster ochraceus, more commonly known as ochre sea stars, ochre starfish, or purple starfish are a common sight in Pacific Coast tide pools. If