Cottonwood

I’ve always had a weird draw towards cottonwood. I don’t know exactly what it is, I’ve always thought the trees themselves are beautiful. But what always seems to take my breath away is the cotton seeds that fall every spring. As a kid, I used to take long walks and imgine that it was snowing, and as I got older I always associated cottonwood with romance and fairtales. Watching the sunset over my hometown of Carnation, Wa. and seeing the colorful reflection of the sky in the Tolt River is one of my favorite memories. And while it was certainly a beautiful sight to see, it wouldn’t have been nearly as beautiful without the hunreds of white flakes floating through the air.

Cottonwood, though it may seem a menace to some, will always have a fond place in my heart.

Riding the Ferries

Riding the ferries across the Puget Sound is one of my favorite things to do in Seattle.

For about $6 you can walk onto a ferry and travel to Vashon Island, Bainbridge, or Bellingham. Anywhere you go is an adventure! If you want to take a day trip, pack a lunch and head on out. You only have to pay departing Seattle, it’s free on the way back.

Most of the Ferry rides last about 30-45 minutes, watching the water pass you by you can usually spot some jelly fish and the occasional seal. I’ve seen porpoises as well, and there’s always that slight chance you may see a whale or two!

Discovery Park

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Discovery Park is easily one of my favorite places in Seattle. Located on the penninsula of Magnolia, looking at the view you’d think you were in the middle of nowhere rather than 15 minutes from downtown.

The park is 3 miles in circumference, a loop trail runs the entire park but there are many other trails that stem off it. A lighthouse is found at the bottom of the South Beach trail, while it is currently in the process of being restored, the hike down is well worth it. On a warm sunny day it’s not umcommon to see kite boarders out on the water and the panoramic view of the Olympic Mountains makes Discovery Park one of the most beautiful places to visit in all of Seattle.

Seattle Rain

one photographer’s artisitic depiction of Seattle’s rainy characterisitic.

Spring has Sprung

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The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is always a beautiful site. With thousands upon thousands of flowers in bloom the countryside rivals the beauty of a rainbow, and with more shades of color than a rainbow will ever have it beats it out as well.

While Skagit sounds like a ways away the drive up is totally worth it. Take a day trip, explore the valley, enjoy spring in the Northwest.

Pics of the ECS

Sounders Fans

Seattle Pacific University student David Addison drove from Seattle to LA to last summer to watch the Sounders take on the Galaxy. This picture has been published in numerous soccer magazines and articles, especially in the UK.