Photo by Damian Mulinix
Perfect shot: Peninsula pros offer photography tips
Almost all of us carry a camera these days–the smartphone in our pocket, the tablet in our purse, the digital SLR hanging around our neck–and we love to snap away and share our favorite photography with our friends. But like just about anything in life, a little...
Long Island: Plant the seed of adventure and let it grow
Monumental adventures often grow from seeds of inspiration. We start small and dream big, a bit like the seedling that matures into a colossal coastal cedar. Last weekend’s trip to Long Island, the nearly 5,500-acre uninhabited expanse inside Willapa Bay, served as...
Leadbetter Point: Discovering My Inner Lewis & Clark
I was deep into Leadbetter Point State Park, both literally and figuratively – the trail’s standing water was north of my knees – when I experienced a Lewis & Clark moment…
Oysterville Walking Tour
For generations before the pioneer settlers arrived, Chinook Indians gathered oysters in the Peninsula part of Willapa Bay and camped in the area that is now called Oysterville. They called it "tsako-te-hahsh-eetl" which, like many Indian words, had two meanings -...
Paddling in Willapa Bay
Seven rivers and many creeks drain into Willapa Bay. Exploring these meandering and mostly tidal streams is great fun and the opportunities for viewing wildlife are numerous. Paddling near the shore in the Bay, you might even see seals, sea lions, and a variety of...