The thought of winter weather at the beach on the Washington coast conjures up word associatons such as “cold, windy, rainy, stormy and inclement.” The truth is that if you’re prepared with the right clothing, a visit to the beach in winter can surprise and delight just as at any other time of year. One of the things we like about winter weather is that it’s often dramatic. We’ve also learned that if you’re willing to go out in the middle of the night or the wee hours of the morning you might just catch some rare scenery. Take for example the scene at North Head Lighthouse during winter crab fishing season. The following photos were taken from about 4:30 to 6:30 a.m. in December.
Archive for the ‘Regional Activities’ Category
Winter Activities at the Beach
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010
Long Island on Willapa Bay
Saturday, May 9th, 2009
Tall Western Cedars
As the weather warms and is somewhat tamed by the change of season, we hanker for outdoor activities that inspire and challenge us. One of our favorite things to do is to go kayaking on Willapa Bay, specifically to Long Island, in the middle of the bay. Spangled by bright sunlight, the water gleams and glistens as our kayaks slice through it. A small copse of western cedar, hemlock and Sitka spruce are all just a few steps from the shoreline of Long Island. The only sound other than the raspy protest of a Stellar Jay is the low prayer-like gurgle of water rubbing stone. Such simple treasures abound on Long Island, the jewel of Willapa Bay on the east side of the Long Beach Peninsula.
