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Andrea Peterson @andreapeterson.bsky.social

A beautiful natural tree arch in the Olympic National Forest #ForestFriday #Trees #Forest #PNW #WestCoast #Olympics #Washington #Dendrophile #Moss #Lichen #Nature #Photography #Scape

A large tree, covered with lichen, bent over a path in an arch in a forest with a person and a dog visible.
aug 29, 2025, 12:48 pm • 4,990 432

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Jay @jaymartin63.bsky.social

That’s super cool!

aug 29, 2025, 12:59 pm • 4 0 • view
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Andrea Peterson @andreapeterson.bsky.social

Thanks, Jay! The Washington forests are incredible 🤩

aug 29, 2025, 1:17 pm • 3 0 • view
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John @krantzj.bsky.social

Very beautiful 😍

aug 29, 2025, 12:55 pm • 3 0 • view
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Andrea Peterson @andreapeterson.bsky.social

Thank you, John!

aug 29, 2025, 12:56 pm • 2 0 • view
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benfrombend.bsky.social @benfrombend.bsky.social

Underrated National Park. Awesome trees and beautiful Great pic

aug 29, 2025, 9:21 pm • 1 0 • view
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Andrea Peterson @andreapeterson.bsky.social

I agree! It is breathtakingly beautiful, it really is. Thank you 😊

aug 30, 2025, 3:16 am • 0 0 • view
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Josephine Imperato @bakingfool.bsky.social

How lovely!

aug 29, 2025, 2:38 pm • 2 0 • view
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Andrea Peterson @andreapeterson.bsky.social

Thank you!

aug 29, 2025, 2:45 pm • 1 0 • view
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bampies.bsky.social @bampies.bsky.social

It is Beautiful

aug 29, 2025, 3:18 pm • 3 0 • view
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Luci-Lu @obdami.bsky.social

Moving there in T-minus 6 weeks Giddy with excitement

aug 29, 2025, 2:29 pm • 2 0 • view
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Andrea Peterson @andreapeterson.bsky.social

Oh my!! Congratulations! 🌲💚🍀

aug 29, 2025, 2:33 pm • 2 0 • view
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Luci-Lu @obdami.bsky.social

Thx !

aug 29, 2025, 2:37 pm • 2 0 • view
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Uraorngbawlikr @uraorngbawlikr.bsky.social

Old Indian trail marker

aug 29, 2025, 3:37 pm • 2 0 • view
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Shadow61 @shadow61.bsky.social

Absolutely beautiful 💕🕊️💕🕊️💕thank you for sharing this.

aug 29, 2025, 4:04 pm • 1 0 • view
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Andrea Peterson @andreapeterson.bsky.social

My pleasure 😊

aug 30, 2025, 3:21 am • 0 0 • view
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Forest Friday @forestfriday.bsky.social

That's so cool, Andrea!

aug 29, 2025, 1:14 pm • 3 0 • view
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Andrea Peterson @andreapeterson.bsky.social

Thank you! 😍

aug 29, 2025, 1:18 pm • 1 0 • view
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Lovnonhumans @lovnonhumans.bsky.social

Thank you for sharing. It is beautiful.

aug 29, 2025, 2:46 pm • 3 0 • view
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Villa Brigade @cosmosrider.bsky.social

We are seeing this beautiful lobster. It is 1:100 million odds to see this lobster. No, I would not eat it.

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aug 30, 2025, 7:12 am • 2 0 • view
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walkabouthawaii.bsky.social @walkabouthawaii.bsky.social

Near Sequim

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aug 29, 2025, 4:07 pm • 3 0 • view
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Andrea Peterson @andreapeterson.bsky.social

Beautiful!

aug 30, 2025, 3:21 am • 0 0 • view
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neptunelover.bsky.social @neptunelover.bsky.social

Beautiful! If only the tree could talk, I'd attend the lecture.

aug 29, 2025, 2:11 pm • 2 0 • view
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Andrea Peterson @andreapeterson.bsky.social

Same! Imagine the tales it could tell 😍

aug 29, 2025, 2:14 pm • 0 0 • view
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maryv409.bsky.social @maryv409.bsky.social

Wow! ❤️

aug 29, 2025, 6:52 pm • 2 0 • view
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Squiggly @cardstockdoodle.bsky.social

I love tree arches!

aug 29, 2025, 3:54 pm • 2 0 • view
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dwheron.bsky.social @dwheron.bsky.social

What trail is that on?

aug 29, 2025, 1:18 pm • 2 0 • view
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Andrea Peterson @andreapeterson.bsky.social

I believe this was on the Hall of Mosses, possibly Hoh River Trail. I get excited by the beauty and just start shooting. Then I look back and forget which shot was taken where 🫣

aug 29, 2025, 1:27 pm • 2 0 • view
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Euclid LoGiudice @euclido.bsky.social

Sometime between 1976 and 1978 I was in the Olympic national Forest, hiking and exploring with a friend and a goshawk was nose diving me. Apparently she had a nest nearby and saw me as a threat. This was funny because at 16 a hawk bestowed the name Silverhawk on me. Long story.

aug 29, 2025, 2:43 pm • 2 0 • view
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Andrea Peterson @andreapeterson.bsky.social

That’s really cool 😎 Thank you for sharing.

aug 29, 2025, 2:47 pm • 1 0 • view
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rosegarden001.bsky.social @rosegarden001.bsky.social

A lot of kids would love that, he'll, I want to go play on the thing. Until I remember that I'm in my 60s and not enough spunk to get up there.

aug 29, 2025, 3:09 pm • 2 0 • view
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dreadpiratechooch.bsky.social @dreadpiratechooch.bsky.social

Thank you that is so therapeutic to walk by such a setting

aug 29, 2025, 2:57 pm • 5 0 • view
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Melissa Davidson @whiskertruffle.bsky.social

😍😍😍😍😍😍

aug 29, 2025, 4:08 pm • 3 0 • view
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zuckerb-sux.bsky.social @zuckerb-sux.bsky.social

I miss the NW.

aug 29, 2025, 3:29 pm • 4 0 • view
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maureen154.bsky.social @maureen154.bsky.social

Wow, this looks like the entrance to a magical forest! 🌿✨ Did you stumble upon this by chance, or is this a regular hiking trail for you?

aug 29, 2025, 7:01 pm • 1 0 • view
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Andrea Peterson @andreapeterson.bsky.social

This is part of a trail called the ‘hall of mosses’ in the Hoh rainforest. The whole thing is simply incredible, it is ethereal.

aug 30, 2025, 3:19 am • 0 0 • view
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180Vault.com @180vault.bsky.social

That looks great

aug 29, 2025, 11:32 pm • 1 0 • view
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Andrea Peterson @andreapeterson.bsky.social

Thank you ♥️

aug 30, 2025, 3:16 am • 0 0 • view
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Doug J @dougunderwater.bsky.social

This is the timeline cleanse I was looking for.

aug 29, 2025, 4:11 pm • 3 0 • view
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Andrea Peterson @andreapeterson.bsky.social

🫶🏻

aug 30, 2025, 3:20 am • 0 0 • view
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Warlock Media @warlockmediawiz.bsky.social

How…Enchanted✨🌳🪾

aug 29, 2025, 4:05 pm • 3 0 • view
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Robin @trumpsatwit.bsky.social

Cool! Never seen that before.👍

aug 29, 2025, 3:44 pm • 4 0 • view
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Abby @abbyminer.bsky.social

I believe that tree arch was made by native or indigenous peoples. I thought I remembered that, but I Googled it to be sure 😊.

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aug 29, 2025, 2:24 pm • 3 0 • view
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Andrea Peterson @andreapeterson.bsky.social

I love it even more! Thank you so much for commenting with this detail 😍

aug 29, 2025, 2:32 pm • 2 0 • view
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Abby @abbyminer.bsky.social

You're welcome! 😊

aug 29, 2025, 2:34 pm • 2 0 • view
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JeannieJellybean @mrsbutterfield.bsky.social

The Olympic National Forest is a truly magical place to be.

aug 29, 2025, 1:33 pm • 16 0 • view
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Andrea Peterson @andreapeterson.bsky.social

It sure is!

aug 29, 2025, 1:43 pm • 6 0 • view
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Test Subject @testsubjectzeta.bsky.social

This is why I love living here. But fYI. Your house is just a bunch of dead wood to the rainforest. Constant battle.

aug 29, 2025, 3:25 pm • 4 0 • view
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thecowkers.bsky.social @thecowkers.bsky.social

Hello! Are you interested in working from home? No experience is needed, one week of training. Earn $30 per hour! for more information, text me +1 (220) 257-1768

aug 29, 2025, 4:45 pm • 0 0 • view
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Michelle H @mchllgrr.bsky.social

Olympic has become one of my favorites

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aug 30, 2025, 12:02 am • 1 0 • view
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Andrea Peterson @andreapeterson.bsky.social

It’s fantastic! Beautiful capture 😍

aug 30, 2025, 3:16 am • 0 0 • view
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dawnblooms.bsky.social @dawnblooms.bsky.social

😌🙏

aug 29, 2025, 9:44 pm • 2 0 • view
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Amber and Mama 🐾👣 @ambergheeni.bsky.social

Awesome shot Andrea!

aug 29, 2025, 1:38 pm • 3 0 • view
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Andrea Peterson @andreapeterson.bsky.social

Thank you 😊

aug 29, 2025, 1:46 pm • 2 0 • view
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Marie-Anne @marie-anne86.bsky.social

Magnifique

aug 29, 2025, 3:08 pm • 4 0 • view
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thesmartpete.bsky.social @thesmartpete.bsky.social

Duck!

aug 29, 2025, 2:11 pm • 3 0 • view
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jacytan71melo.bsky.social @jacytan71melo.bsky.social

👍

aug 29, 2025, 2:12 pm • 3 0 • view
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1scorpion-princess.bsky.social @1scorpion-princess.bsky.social

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pamballard3.bsky.social @pamballard3.bsky.social

dump and magats want to sell our national parks to the highest bidders to destroy.

aug 29, 2025, 8:32 pm • 2 0 • view
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Nicholas Borelli @nicholasborelli.bsky.social

👍👌😇

aug 29, 2025, 5:37 pm • 2 0 • view
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Talkatoo @ratokn.bsky.social

peace and tranquility

aug 29, 2025, 2:58 pm • 3 0 • view
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highlandcoo2.bsky.social @highlandcoo2.bsky.social

Love this place so much! So primeval

aug 29, 2025, 2:33 pm • 1 0 • view
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Andrea Peterson @andreapeterson.bsky.social

I agree, it’s like no other!

aug 29, 2025, 2:34 pm • 1 0 • view
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PNWWitchywoman @1692witchywoman.bsky.social

I miss my state…😭

aug 29, 2025, 10:54 pm • 2 0 • view
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Andrea Peterson @andreapeterson.bsky.social

I’m sure it misses you too 🫶🏻

aug 29, 2025, 11:21 pm • 0 0 • view
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Hall of Mosses?

aug 29, 2025, 4:46 pm • 1 0 • view
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Andrea Peterson @andreapeterson.bsky.social

Yes!

aug 30, 2025, 3:15 am • 0 0 • view
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jeremybender.bsky.social @jeremybender.bsky.social

"The inconceivable nature of nature" Richard Feynman

aug 29, 2025, 2:32 pm • 3 0 • view
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Andrea Hightower @hight-kank-and.bsky.social

I needed this today! Born in Port Angeles,WA and I sure miss my rain forest

aug 29, 2025, 3:49 pm • 2 0 • view
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Andrea Peterson @andreapeterson.bsky.social

🫶🏻

aug 30, 2025, 3:22 am • 0 0 • view
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e.g. Alice Lastname @xmissedthespot.bsky.social

Hoh?

aug 29, 2025, 1:50 pm • 7 0 • view
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Andrea Peterson @andreapeterson.bsky.social

Yes 😊🌲

aug 29, 2025, 1:52 pm • 4 0 • view
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e.g. Alice Lastname @xmissedthespot.bsky.social

Pretty sure I walked under that tree about 15 years ago. Thanks for sharing. Cheers!

aug 29, 2025, 1:58 pm • 4 0 • view
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Andrea Peterson @andreapeterson.bsky.social

That’s awesome! My pleasure 😍

aug 29, 2025, 2:02 pm • 2 0 • view
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AlinaHagen 🌊🎨📸 @alinagrafik.bsky.social

Gorgeous!

aug 29, 2025, 6:28 pm • 2 0 • view
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Marty in Alaska @marty99901.bsky.social

Ssshhhhhh. They’ll come for it

aug 29, 2025, 5:08 pm • 4 0 • view
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Galen Colwell @galencolwell.bsky.social

I wonder. What came first, the tree arch or the dirt path beneath it.

aug 29, 2025, 4:08 pm • 3 0 • view
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pktravel48.bsky.social @pktravel48.bsky.social

I’m very familiar with y.

aug 29, 2025, 3:22 pm • 3 0 • view
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Linda @lindatejas.bsky.social

Beautiful!

aug 29, 2025, 1:40 pm • 6 0 • view
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Andrea Peterson @andreapeterson.bsky.social

Thank you!

aug 29, 2025, 1:47 pm • 3 0 • view
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wazzuer.bsky.social @wazzuer.bsky.social

Gorgeous!!!

aug 29, 2025, 4:39 pm • 1 0 • view
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Kat @katkandu.bsky.social

Lightning 🌩 ⚡️ ⛈️ and 🌳 thrived.

aug 29, 2025, 3:33 pm • 3 0 • view
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Lorelei Petite @petitelorelei.bsky.social

Tree arches and tunnels are one of nature's best bonuses!

aug 29, 2025, 3:29 pm • 3 0 • view
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Amanda Sullivan @satindoll1948.bsky.social

Breathtaking

aug 29, 2025, 9:16 pm • 2 0 • view
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Rosie de Kat 🌱. @rosiedekat.bsky.social

An indication of underground water so I am told.

aug 29, 2025, 11:12 pm • 1 0 • view
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Andrea Peterson @andreapeterson.bsky.social

Oh how cool!

aug 29, 2025, 11:21 pm • 1 0 • view
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larrytmg.bsky.social @larrytmg.bsky.social

Here's a tree (or two) rooted at both ends on a trail in Simpson-Reed Memorial Grove in the NorCal redwoods.

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Andrea Peterson @andreapeterson.bsky.social

Oh that’s awesome! Thank you for sharing!

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Angry Goat @1pissedoffgoat.bsky.social

I want to walk there.

aug 29, 2025, 3:27 pm • 4 0 • view
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Andrea Peterson @andreapeterson.bsky.social

It is ethereal 🥰

aug 29, 2025, 3:58 pm • 2 0 • view
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Angry Goat @1pissedoffgoat.bsky.social

Nature is my religion. That’s where I feel a spiritual awaking.

aug 30, 2025, 6:08 pm • 1 0 • view
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Wasser @tafelwasser59.bsky.social

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Even Dan @evendan.bsky.social

Was just there last April- such a beautiful place! Amazing photo!

aug 29, 2025, 8:32 pm • 1 0 • view
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Andrea Peterson @andreapeterson.bsky.social

Thank you!

aug 30, 2025, 3:17 am • 1 0 • view
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ANGELmarkeLF @angelmetelf.bsky.social

Please see reply on original post . Mark

aug 29, 2025, 6:00 pm • 1 0 • view
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ANGELmarkeLF @angelmetelf.bsky.social

Lastly celebrating the beauty right here in the USA 🇺🇸 Pacific Northwest is so important now with all the overemphasis on International concerns . Have a blessed Friday and weekend . Mark 😊

aug 29, 2025, 5:59 pm • 2 0 • view
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Andrea Peterson @andreapeterson.bsky.social

Yes! Thank you!

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ANGELmarkeLF @angelmetelf.bsky.social

You are most welcome - Mark

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ANGELmarkeLF @angelmetelf.bsky.social

I guess it is safe to say this is something not seen every day and so I am blessed to see it via the miracle of modern technology . 🙏❤️. Upon closer inspection I love the thick dense Forest canopy and the perspective of the lone man in comparison to it . continued…

aug 29, 2025, 5:57 pm • 2 0 • view
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Andrea Peterson @andreapeterson.bsky.social

So glad you enjoyed it! It’s a spectacular place.

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ANGELmarkeLF @angelmetelf.bsky.social

It looks so dense and old - lots of old wonderful energy there from the past - Mark😊

aug 30, 2025, 3:23 am • 1 0 • view
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Garage Girl @rosesandrust.bsky.social

Just yesterday we were talking about trailering up north again next year through the parks to Neah Bay. Its been some 10 years and Olympic and the Hoh rainforest are very calming places to be, so I don't think that will be a hard choice.😎

aug 29, 2025, 8:56 pm • 0 0 • view
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Andrea Peterson @andreapeterson.bsky.social

You know, I have yet to go to Neah Bay! I have plans to do it all the time, and it just never works out. I have to get there!

aug 30, 2025, 3:17 am • 1 0 • view
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Debi Alex @debialex.bsky.social

Thank you I needed to see that with all the BS going on. It’s good to get back to nature.

aug 29, 2025, 3:46 pm • 4 0 • view
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Anna Rompage @annarompage.bsky.social

Beautiful! We were just up there a couple weeks ago - such an amazing place Here’s some photos from a recent trip to Mt Hood National Forest

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Andrea Peterson @andreapeterson.bsky.social

Wowza! Those are gorgeous 😍

aug 29, 2025, 5:32 pm • 1 0 • view
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FRANKLINCAMRON @franklincamron.bsky.social

Nice

aug 29, 2025, 3:54 pm • 4 0 • view
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ichimendo.bsky.social @ichimendo.bsky.social

Very nice. A place to get married.. or divorced(😁).

aug 29, 2025, 3:50 pm • 4 0 • view
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Pam in NC @pbnc.bsky.social

Nature is wondrous

aug 29, 2025, 8:49 pm • 2 0 • view
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Andrea Peterson @andreapeterson.bsky.social

It sure is!

aug 30, 2025, 3:17 am • 0 0 • view
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patticake3.bsky.social @patticake3.bsky.social

The mother does the most beautiful artwork, doesn’t she?

aug 29, 2025, 6:21 pm • 1 0 • view
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Andrea Peterson @andreapeterson.bsky.social

She truly does ♥️🥰

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Mac-Photo (Mark) @mac-photo.com

Lovely bit of nature. Thanks for sharing.

aug 29, 2025, 9:56 pm • 2 0 • view
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Brody @brodobaggins33.bsky.social

Two of my friends hiked here yesterday. What a coincidence

aug 29, 2025, 2:04 pm • 2 0 • view
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Andrea Peterson @andreapeterson.bsky.social

How cool! It is a magical spot, no doubt!

aug 29, 2025, 2:05 pm • 2 0 • view
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TruthChoice @truthchoice.bsky.social

If trees could talk, oh, the stories they would tell.

aug 29, 2025, 6:18 pm • 2 0 • view
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Andrea Peterson @andreapeterson.bsky.social

Indeed!!

aug 30, 2025, 3:19 am • 1 0 • view
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mims-news.bsky.social @mims-news.bsky.social

Perfect Natural beauty!

aug 29, 2025, 4:14 pm • 2 0 • view
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Sueju @sueju46.bsky.social

Nature…

aug 29, 2025, 3:44 pm • 4 0 • view
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lilmermaid17.bsky.social @lilmermaid17.bsky.social

I'll bet it's not "natural." I'll bet a Native American long ago bent a sapling across the path as a sign to his fellow tribal members.

aug 29, 2025, 3:52 pm • 6 0 • view
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Andrea Peterson @andreapeterson.bsky.social

I bet you’re right, which is even cooler!

aug 29, 2025, 4:58 pm • 2 0 • view