Location: Indian Creek, Mount Laguna, Cleveland National Forest, California
Abuela’s Coffee Berry Tree
Artwork
The Wandering Timetraveler
After a morning of cloud cover, the sudden sun pouring down was blinding for a second, then refreshing. “Marvelous time to be alive!” came a voice out of nowhere. “Oh, hi!” I said, momentarily startled, “Indeed—who could ask for more?” “Sure can’t in this moment—that’s why I visit! Great seeing you, Paul!” he said as he marched on. “You too,” I replied instinctively. Wait, I don’t know that guy…
Location: Rosengarten, Dolomites, Italy
King Tide Mantis Shrimp
Location: North Cove, Cape Arago State Park, Oregon
Toady and His Snail
Location: Pamelia Lake, Grizzly Peak, Mount Jefferson Wilderness, Oregon
The Queen of Carl Lake
Her coronation was a subtle affair. The frogs didn’t vote. The squirrels never knelt in allegiance. But when Rowenna decorated her floating throne and declared the monarchy, no one objected either. Drifting around the lake, lips sticky with only the sweetest pine nuts, she regally waves to her kingdom. The fanfare is tasteful, in fact imperceptible to anyone but Rowenna. Such a modest and benevolent ruler.
Location: Carl Lake, Mount Jefferson Wilderness, Oregon
Relaxing in the Sun
Location: Olivenhain Reservoir, Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve, California
Crazy Bird
Location: Vondelpark, Amsterdam, Netherlands
The Hipster Pup
Location: Het Park, Rotterdam, Netherlands
The Old Guard
In the middle of the desert stands a relic of a war from long ago.
Location: West Dolomite Mine, Anza Berrego Desert State Park, California
The Acorn Gang Getaway
Some acorns are just bad to the core. This gang has been wanted for robbing forest critters.
Location: Arroyo Seco Primitive Campground, Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, California