Trees I have encountered near the Pacific Ocean
On Vacation Adventures, I always Gravitate towards the Trees
It is difficult for me to find one vacation that I have taken that I didn't like.
I am not a person who likes the ordinary and tend to go to unknown locations. While many people have visited a particular beach, they may not have visited the little area down the road that has an old building or a house that is falling down.
Some of the best locations that I have found are areas that have no "bling" but are full of nature and trees. Many of these areas are along the Pacific Ocean, including California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii.
Trees are amazing to me. I can imagine what they have been through and most have lived a lot longer than I have. They have seen more natural disasters and have lived through some very difficult times. For many of them to make it through the test of time, they are things of beauty.
While Robert Frost wrote about trees and may others have mentioned trees in their writings or painted them in their works of art, I wanted to honor the trees I have known in this website.
I have taken various photos of trees that I have seen while in my travels. I hope you enjoy them as much as I have.
Trees Associated with the Pacific Ocean Region of the United States
Even thought the Pacific Ocean is salty, wildlife flourishes in its midst.
I have traveled all along the Pacific coast, including the coast of Hawaii. It is beautiful and lush in all of these regions and I love the green and other associated colors.
Trees are my favorite. They are plentiful, colorful and varied. While you may think they struggle to survive, there are many types that thrive in harsh environments. The extremes can include a lot of water and also arid climates. They can also grow along the coastal rocky shores, only getting watered by mist and water filtered though the sand and ground.
When you head to Hawaii, the Pacific vegetation there is lush and colorful. They say that many of the species exist because birds carried seeds across the ocean and dropped them there.
My favorite of all trees in the Pacific regions of the USA are the Redwoods. Their majesty is something that everyone needs to experience at least once in their lifetime.
The greens can be soothing so relax, put on some mood music, and enjoy your stroll through the trees in the United States Pacific region.
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Identifying that Unknown Tree
The Goat Tree - An Actual Tree I discovered in Washington - It looks like a goat is stuck through the tree!
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Why "Hugging a Tree" can Save your Life if you are Lost in the Forest
Hugging a tree is an interesting way to "stay put" when you get lost. Ever wonder why? Here are the reasons you should "Hug a Tree" if you get lost in the wilderness forest.
- A tree is a landmark when others are looking for you. Stop there and stay put. The larger the tree the better as it is most noticeable.
- When you continue to walk, you get more confused so staying in one location may enable you to get your bearings quicker.
- A tree can provide shade when it is hot or provide shelter from other elements including snow and rain. When the tree does not stop these completely, you will not get the brunt of the elements on top of you.
- Staying in one location keeps you closer to where you were originally lost. As you move further and further away, the distance grows greater between you and your starting location, where the search is probably beginning.
- Trees are usually near a water source and you definitely need water if you hope to survive.
- Where trees grow, other plants grow. Many of these are edible. Before beginning a hike in the forest, familiarize yourself with edible vegetation so you can have food to survive.
- If there is danger on the ground, a tree will sometimes provide you a place to climb to escape.
Nothwest Calfornia Coastal Trees
While everyone is familiar with the Redwood, there are many trees along the California Coast bordering the Pacific Ocean.
Some of the trees I have seen are shown below. While there are many more that I have photographed, these are the most memorable to me.
California Pine
Calfornia Redwood
California Redwood Bark
Windblown Trees along the Northern California Coast
Consider all Trees as Art
Oregon Coastal Trees
Many of the trees I have seen in Oregon are very similar to the trees in California and Oregon.
Although the Redwood Forest slightly extends into Oregon, most of the trees in Oregon are evergreen and other hardy pine varieties.
Here are a few trees that I have seen while going to and through Oregon.
Windblown Trees along the Oregon Coastal Highway
Oregon Moss-Covered Trees
A Different Perspective of some Oregon Coastal Trees
Learn about Trees with your Children
Let's Take a Quick Trip to Hawaii
Hawaii is definitely known more for its beaches and volcanoes than the trees that exist there.
Here are a couple of interesting and colorful examples of trees that I had the pleasure to photograph.
It must be noted that the Banyan Tree is a single tree that grows from one root system although it appears that several separate trees are sprouting in the same area.
A Banyan Tree in Hawaii
A Mindando Gum Tree Bark in Maui, Hawaii
Washington State and its Abundance of Trees
I love the state of Washington.
There is so much moisture there that vegetation, including trees are everywhere. There is an endless variety and I have tried to capture some of the best that I have seen.
Please enjoy the forests in Washington with me.
A Walk through the Washington Tree-Lined Coastal Marsh - I'm always looking for the trees
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Large Tree in Long Beach Washington
Trees along the Washington Coastline
Washington Coast Treeline at Sunset during Fog
