International Year of the Forest

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Old-growth temperate rainforest, Olympic National Forest, Washington"][/caption] The United Nations has declared 2011 as the International Year of the Forest, with the objective to reverse the loss of forest cover, enhance economic, social and environmental benefits,...Read More

Posted in UncategorizedTagged Cascade Mountains, eco-systems, environment, forests, Hawaii, Mexico, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, rainforest, US Forest Service, WashingtonLeave a comment

Oregon Coast and Kauai Coast Top-Rated

Posted on February 5, 2011December 8, 2011 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_491" align="aligncenter" width="327" caption="Na Pali Coast, Kauai, Hawaii"][/caption] National Geographic Traveler magazine recently rated coastal destinations all over the world, with a ranking based on, among other things, environmental health and visitor experience. I am very pleased to find...Read More

Posted in Hawaii, Kauai, Oregon, TravelTagged environment, Hawaii, Kauai, Na Pali Coast, Oregon, Oregon Coast, Pacific Northwest, Samuel H. Boardman State Park, State Parks, Travel, Travel PhotographyLeave a comment