Tygh Valley

 

Giant wind turbines, giant sky, and what remains of the old house on the Goodnoe Station Road, a few miles north of the Columbia River.

 

Just south of the Columbia River, looking north to Mt. Adams on the left. To the right of Mt. Adams you can see the tip of Mt. Rainier. Big mountains, big sky, big everything!

 

Mine! Mine! It's all Mine!

 

Hidden away on a dirt road, this old shed is now just a shelter for some of the woodland animals--

 

The late-afternoon sun is reflected by the water in the lake onto these trees in a way I've never seen before! The effect is amazing!

 

I love bumblebees!

Another path...

 

Just checking things out...

 

Look up! There's so much to see!

 

Who, me? I think Beauregard would sit in your lap if he could.

 

Oh look! It's Beauregard, the bull, coming to say hello...

 

Abandoned, doors locked, nothing in the window except a spider web--- The Ship Supply Service on the Cathlamet waterfront has sailed away.

 

Like the poet said-- What is so rare as a day in June...?

 

The barn in the Dell-- in all its gothic glory!

 

This is a very important part that keeps things from bouncing out of control. But no one remembers where it goes... Life is funny that way.

 

One of my favorite things...

 

Even the foxglove grows taller in some parts of the path...

 

What a beautiful flower! Not only does she smile, she's waving at me!

 

Fly away home!

 

Here he comes again... It's that Heron who likes to pretend he's a pterodactyl. I think he looks splendid against the golden hour clouds.

 

Let's go!

 

The last roundup...

 

Colorful!

 

Safe in the arms of a fallen tree, 7 separate Foxglove plants light up the forest!

 

Light pink, a bit smaller and more delicate-- this is another Columbine!

 

Columbine!

 

Colors and patterns-- Happy flowers! Life is good!

 

Spring-- Even the simplest plants can be incredibly beautiful!

 

When the cat we call Bunny is not being a ferocious jungle beast in the garden, he's often grabbing a nap in some of the oddest places. We always check the wheels...

 

This is one of our neighbors' cats. He likes to pretend he's a ferocious jungle beast when he's wandering in our backyard.

 

A glorious path on a glorious day!

 

I'm always amazed by the Rhododendrons. We don't have the rhodie flowers very long, but they're always a joy!

 

The amazing Great Blue Heron, looking for a snack in the wetlands!

 

She likes the little bird--- and when she finally gives birth to her foal, she says the bird can be an uncle!

 

Here comes the guardcat! "Who goes there?"

 

I guess that means KEEP OUT!

 

That little shed has the world's most mossy roof!

 

The way the setting sun highlights this spot makes me wonder what used to be here...

 

Isn't she beautiful?

 

It's just an ordinary moth, no bigger than a 25 cent coin, resting on the side of our house. But look at those wings! They're like feathers on an exotic bird. I didn't have my camera handy so took this picture with my iPhone!

 

Beauregard, the bull, isn't getting past this fence!

 

Iris, Foxglove, and beautiful grass-- Hidden treasures on the wetlands path!

 

The Rose, by any other name, would smell just as sweet...

 

Her Majesty, the Queen-- splendid in all her regal glory!