Kayaking Hyas Lake
A morning paddle up at Hyas Lake, at the end of a backcountry road on a sunny and calm day with no one around.
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Harper Lake
An early morning paddle on Harper Lake, in the hills southwest of Chase, on a sunny day.
Continue reading →Two Plus Two
Two hours of tennis in the morning and two hours of gardening in the afternoon on a warm day.
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Peterson Creek +
A hike to the East Rim in Peterson Creek, then some gardening, and finally some tennis at the end of the day. On the previous day I heard and spotted a ruby-crowned kinglet:
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Trophy Mountain Hike
A 12.5 km hike on the Trophy Mountain Trails on a hot day. It is always the best hike in our area.
Continue reading →On the Courts
Two hours of tennis, then two hours of yardwork for this day. A long hike on the following day…
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Monte Lake Kayak
Tunkwa Lake
Mesa Loop
Sage Trails
McQueen Lake to Isobel Lake
A 7 km hike from McQueen Lake to Isobel Lake on the Old Forest Capital Trail, then around the lake and back.
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An early paddle on Stake Lake before the weather moves in. Quiet, peaceful, and steady rhythms on the water. (killdeer call)
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Mount Thynne
A hike up Mt. Thynne (a long mountain road from Brookmere to the trailhead) on a pleasant summer day.
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A hike while my truck was being serviced, up into the hills overlooking the Industrial Park, some off-trail, some steep game trails, and some single tracks. Wildflowers in bloom along the way and warblers, flickers, and finches in the … Continue reading →
Scuitto Lake
A morning kayak on Scuitto Lake. After years of drought, the lake is down 2m. Quiet, sunny, and lots of wildlife on and by the lake.
Continue reading →A Windy Paddle
An early start to the day, kayaking on Edith Lake in the wind, but before the forecasted gusts.
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