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A peninsula, a coast and a magnificently illogical clump of mountains. No wonder they are name for the mythical home of the Greek gods.

Introducing The Coast Nerd
14 Dec 2020

Introducing The Coast Nerd

by womoses | posted in: Natural History, Olympics, Salish Sea | 0

As most of you know, Giovannina and I spent the autumn on sabbatical from our jobs, and so were able to stay for a couple months at the Friday Harbor Labs on San Juan Island. I was writing, doing research … Continued

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Royal Basin
26 Jul 2020

Royal Basin

by womoses | posted in: Hiking, Olympics | 1

My first ever backpacking trip in Washington State was to Royal Basin. This was back in the summer of 2004. My friend Jim “Hot Pants” Watkins (don’t ask) was visiting and we both wanted to do a trip in the … Continued

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Hood Canal and Family
19 Jul 2020

Hood Canal and Family

by womoses | posted in: Local Wanderings, Olympics, Salish Sea | 0

We’re blessed to have a wonderful, loving family who all get along with each other and can celebrate the finest things in life- good health, loving, supportive relationships and the joys of playing in the ocean on a hot day. … Continued

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