By Robert Batt

View of Lummi Peak (Lummi Point) from the Whatcom Chief Ferry that goes to Lummi Island from Gooseberry Point on the mainland. The Baker Preserve Trail goes near to the summit seen in the photo.

By Robert Batt

From the overlook viewpoint at the end of the Baker Preserve trail, Lummi Island.

By banana slug

By banana slug

By austineats

Walking through a grassy field this caracara was taking it all in. New Island, the Falklands, December 25th, 2011.

By Hikingqueen

Another snowshoe trip @ Rainier

By Hikingqueen

Reflections @ Ruby Beach winter morning

By Bob and Barb

We watched the eagle for several minutes while he unsuccessfully dived at the gulls for a meal!

By Bob and Barb

We were watching the sunset at Semiahmoo Park when a group of gulls suddenly began flying away . We looked up to see the hungry eagle.

By Aaron Theisen

Dusk over Packer Creek wildlife area in the channeled scablands.

By steephy

I took this picture at North Beach in Port Townsend. I like how the color of the flower and the leaves contrast with the salt and pepper color of the sand. I also find this photo a little sad, just because it appears that the flowers are wilting and starting to die. I find it sad that such beautiful things like this must die, but that is the way of life.

By steephy

I took this at my boyfriend's parents house in Port Townsend. I love how alert the Doe is. I love how one ear is pink from the light of the sun filtering through it.

By steephy

I believe I took this picture at HJ Carroll Park, it's between Port Hadlock WA and Chimacum WA. I decided to enter this for photo of the week because I love how the sun is lighting up the bloom and a few of the leaves around it, I think the sun hitting it really makes the flower pop.

By Carol B.

The snow had melted out and left this heart up near the top of Glacier Peak. I took the picture from Mt. Forgotten.

By Mike

While hiking in Fort Casey State Park on Whidbey Island I came upon this Bald Eagle in the tree. He was not intimidated by me down below taking pictures.

By Alvin Kroon

High wave warning, blue skies with clouds -- the perfect combination for wave action. While getting soaked with spray and trying to keep the camera and lens dry we witnessed spectacular surf and crashing waves. Nikon D700. ISO 200, 1/200th sec, f 16

By jwest

Encountered these beautiful Ponderosa Pines while snowshoeing off Chiwawa Loop Road.

By don gregory

Sometimes the smaller streams are more spectacular than the raging rivers. The spirit is in the details. I particularly liked the quiet immovable quality of the rock amidst the constant changing flow of the water.

By flatbeauty

By Tomahawk

Heart of the Hoh Rain Forest

By Bob Griffith

One of the snowy owls seen at Damon Point on 2-12-12

By eeteacher

Early spring debris along the Lost River in the Methow Valley.

By beach bum don

Fishing for dinner on Goat Lake. The sun picks up the sparkle of the water and the bugs in the air. (We ended up eating Mountain House from REI.)

By nwtrek

Old growth meets new growth. I liked the juxt of new and old and was really drawn to the heart shaped ivy.

By Muledeer

We saw this heart in a rock waterfall along the Skagit while watching for eagles.

By Taum Sauk

Small pine cones seen in the snow along the Mount Washington trail. They were seen where the trail passes through a natural bowl, conferring amazing large and small views of the interior of the mountain.

By digity777

saddle rock mtn

By Mike

From the Fragrance Lake Trail in Larabee State Park you can get a fantastic panoramic view of The San Juan Islands. This trail can be hiked all year round. Located in The Chuckanut Mountain Range just south of Bellingham where elevations stay below two thousand feet. There is a very nice trail system here. It will allow you to park at any of the trailheads and get to any of the other trails which connect even with The Blanchard Mountain Range which is DNR Land. If you would like to hike in the winter months but don't want the snow come and check this mountain range out.