towards packwood lake trail , packwood , wa

from the snowy service road

preserved in ice

roots on alpine drive, packwood , wa

A tribute to my high school painting teacher Grace McKendry. A painting of a root bundle painted by this inspiring teacher hangs above my parents fireplace. Her vitality showcased in her work and her effervescence for life. bless.

snyder lake, packwood, wa

a beaver dam

The top of the beaver dam

Snyder lake gifford pinchot forest

Wonderful backwoods lake we managed to ramble round its entirety.

Water detention in shoreline