On Monday, in a far far off land... the grads + my dad explored Rockport state park. I had never been there before even though i've driven by it at least 100 times (no exaggeration). It's kinda in the middle of nowhere on the way to the North Cascades National Park (also, in the middle of nowhere)... so, i never really felt the need to stop... but after Monday, i need to go back and explore more. The park was full of 400 year old Maples and Douglas Firs. We had a pretty intense wind & rain even back in December and then again in January, so there was a lot of disturbance and downed trees, which makes the experience that much more amazing. Can you imagine looking at a 400 year old gigantic tree that exploded at it's trunk due to the weight up high that just pushed it right over? It's pretty cool.
Since it is a state park, it unfortunately does not get the love and care that a park of this nature should get. The state is looking into shutting it down due to budget cuts, and they cannot afford to do any maintenance on the trails since the blow down without the help of volunteers. So, if you're ever looking for something to do, and want to volunteer... highly recommend this park, or one of our many other amazing state parks that is in dire need of love & care.
enough talk. photos
exploding tree with as nick conquers it
Photo wars
log traverse
so much moss, so little time
licorice fern and it's tiny tiny spores!
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