My property here was logged in the 1930s, and was within weeks of being logged again before I was fortunate enough to acquire it. When those original loggers went through, they left a few old-growth trees, including this extraordinary Western Red Cedar.

Douglas firs are beautiful, towering evergreens named after Scottish botanist David Douglas. Coast Douglas firs like this one have been known to reach over 300 feet in height.

This fallen Douglas Fir is acting as a "nurse log," giving up its nutrients to a new tree.

Love the brilliant color of this Japanese maple!

The view toward Vancouver Island.

This gravel spit emerges only at low tide.

After a wonderful lunch of local mussels and fresh garden broccoli, I throw the mussel shells back into the ocean - the best way to recycle them.

Water's edge near my home. This is a favorite fishing spot for bald eagles.

Summer twilights are long up here. This photo was taken in late July at 11 p.m.

Moonlight on the water, looking west.