2016

Feral pigs near Wailua Falls, Kaua’i, Hawai’i

Mountain Monday 11/28/2016

View of Mount Rainier from Summit Lake Peak, Mount Rainier National Park, WA

Wildflower Wednesday 11/23/2016

During a kayaking trip up the Wailua River in Kaua’i, Hawai’i I noticed these bright yellow flowers that speckled the shoreline. Our tour guide described them as “sunset” flowers because they start the day with a rich, yellow color, and end the day with a red-orange hue.

“Sunset” flower, Wailua River, Kaua’i, Hawai’i

“Sunset” flower, Kaua’i, Hawai’i

Mountain Monday 11/21/2016

Mount Rainier behind Summit Lake, Mount Rainier National Park, WA

Waterfall Wednesday 11/16/2016

Uluwehi Falls, Kaua’i, Hawai’i

My husband and I under Uluwehi Falls, Kaua’i, Hawai’i

Summit Lake Starry Night, Watercolor

Last weekend I had the opportunity to take a watercolor class with someone I have admired since seeing her artwork. I have been following the artist Nikki Frumkin on her on Facebook and Instagram @DrawnToHighPlaces after seeing images of her watercolor paintings. She creates beautiful paintings and sketches while climbing, backpacking, and hiking in the Pacific Northwest. It was a pleasure meeting her and learning new techniques alongside other like minded people. What a truly inspiring experience!