We have been on the road for ten days. Mt. Lassen was a test in character, Rainier was a chance to reminisce, and Mt. St. Helens a necessity. More on those places another time.
Today Sea Glass Beach was on our agenda. I had heard about it through the grapevine and after we had left Washington. It is located near the coastal town of Port Townsend, so they say. It’s all hearsay, and I wondered if it might even be a myth. The directions were to park at North Beach and walk two miles west. No guarantees. The only stipulation was to make sure to watch the tides so you don’t get trapped.

I took the greatest skeptic with me. He was afraid I would let time get away from me and float out to sea. And guess who found the first piece? At that point I knew I wouldn’t have to do any more convincing.

It is with irony, this week, that Ann- Christine invites us share favorite finds. I have enjoyed collecting sea glass since I was young and Sea Glass Beach is a find in itself. Because today I am reminded it is not about the sea glass at all, and instead about finding the find, if that makes sense.
We discovered a remote ecosystem with deer roaming the beach and an eagle fishing. We found the large trees that wash up on the shores of the PNW fascinating,

and we found quiet.

The wild sea otters were extra. This was a first for us.

And yes, we found sea glass too.

Always believe something wonderful is about to happen-Sabrina Cadini
Wind Kisses, Donna
We will be back in the woods this afternoon. See you in a few days.
What a treasure trove you found. I literally have chills. Whether it is over the abundance of wildlife or the beautiful smoothed glass, I don’t know. Or perhaps just a draft. Nonetheless, I loved your post and must visit this spot.
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Thank you so much, Judy. I loved this day. More than I can put words to.
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One of the top places in our country for sea glass is Ft. Bragg California. So they say lol. So put that on your list too.
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I’ve done the Fort Bragg beach.. Also Pebble Beach in Santa Cruz County. I bought one of the objects I’m showing in my “Favorite Finds” post I hope to soon get up in a lovely little art gallery in Fort Bragg the day I went to glass beach. Nice synchronicity.. I thought of that beach when I read about yours.
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Oh… I’ll look for it. We will be out of range for a few days again. I’ll connect when I can. Thank you Judy. Ft. Bragg is my next.
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Also check out Tepco Beach near San Francisco. Covered with thousands of pieces of broken ceramic pottery. https://www.sfgate.com/places/article/TEPCO-beach-Bay-Area-Richmond-Point-Isabel-15836900.php
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cool article. You are right! I would love exploring here.
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When you do, let me know.
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TEPCO beach is at the southwesternmost point of Point Isabel in Richmond, California, and continues east from there. Make sure you check when low tide is if you actually want to explore the beach (that’s why we showed up at 3:15 p.m.), and remember to leave no trace.
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I am an advocate for leave no trace. I agree. I grew up on the beach so always watch the tides.
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One of my friends on Instagram talked about this beach and it is so delightful to see.
XOXO
Jodie
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I love that someone you know has been here. It’s fantastic.
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What a wonderful post, Donna. I love it! I’d love to go there.
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Thank you so much, Patti. You would love the little nearby town as well.
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You shine! This must have been a wonderful day for finds, and wonderful finds you found. Love your post, love everything about it, Donna. ♥
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Thank you SO much. Such a coincidence to see your prompt pop up. We had service for just a day. Heading back off the grid.
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Wow!
This certainly looks so wonderful, Donna. Very lovely captures from the Glass Beach 🙂
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Thank you! It was such a fun day.
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I completely understand about the joy of finding the find. It reminds me of “it’s all about the journey.” It sounds like a delightful day and I’m happy you’re having a good time.
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I day well spent. Love the Sea Otters 🙂
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Indeed.
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Oh those otters, how wonderful! They would have been find enough for me, the rest all just a bonus 😍
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Yes.
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You found quiet then you found the sea otters. I’d bet they depleted the quiet. Isn’t the tumbled glass fun? Who knows what some of those pieces were at one time? I’m glad you didn’t get trapped and swept out to sea! 🙂
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Me too. Yes, I always wonder about the glass journeys. Always have. Surprisingly enough, the otters were quiet just eating their kelp, or whatever was in it. It was a test to stumble across them.
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Great selections. I too love the otters. 🙂
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Thank you!
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I didn’t know sea glass was a thing! Put me down as a totally non-beach kind of person. But I love that photo of the otters
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Hahaha, with beaches it’s either live or hate. The sea otters for the win.
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Loved your choices this week Donna. I remember having so much fun finding sea glass when we visited Newfoundland – quite a unique trip for us way back when. I’m looking forward to your post about Mt. St. Helens. My husband insisted we stop there and I was so glad he did (I voted no, he won!) because I found the museum absolutely fascinating as well as the incredible difference between the planted and unplanted roadsides. I’ll be anxious to see if they’re more alike now. Anyway, great finds, loved the post.
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Thank you so much. We also debated St. Helens. We had been there a few times over the years, and went to the Windy Ridge side. AMazing recovery.
Sea glass is fun. Thank you.
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I had to look up sea glass … they are so pretty. I must have found some of these lovelies on our many childhood beach walks, but I don’t think I’ve ever found them in such quantities.
The otters are adorable – what a fabulous capture! And I love the quiet & serenity you found.
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Thank you Ju-Lyn. Such a favorite pastime from childhood and now.
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Donna – I hope you had a great time in the woods and I lied for post here with some wonderful favs
The beach glass was great and I almost bought a beach glass necklace ($15) at a small street festival – it was asked like a heart – and I forgot to go back for it – but then was glad I forgot because I didn’t need another trinket?!
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On our trip around the country, I can’t tell you how many times I said , I don’t need another “thing”. This time… I found rocks to paint from everyplace we went. Hopefully a blog post soon. I’m so behind on blogging. We had almost no service along the way, but such a fantastic time. That’s the true gift. 🤗
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Sounds like the rocks wil make a wonderful addition to the garden I was just looking at a large rock we brought home from a trio about 15 years ago and smiled because for a whole minute the memories flooded back
So your various rocks t paint will likely keep on giving in many ways!
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enjoy your post travel decompression
😊☀️
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Thank you. Years ago I brought large rocks home from our travels too. Like you. The memories are everything. Funny thought, we sold the house and had to leave the random stones with the house and I imagine the new owners were thinking they didn’t match the landscape very well . Thanks for your note a few hours of gardening today. Only lost two plants. That’s pretty good considering our environment.
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Congrats I only losing two plants
And your story about leaving the rocks reminds me that when we moved from our rental in CA – I left our small boulder kinda rock from CO – and I bet the hmeowmer got rid of it –
Oh well!
And hope you have a nice start to your week
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yes. feeling like I am getting back into the swing of it. Have a great week too.
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What a lovely post! ❤️ Wonderful wildlife and exquisite photography!
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Thank you For stopping by Dina.
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Oh Donna, I want to find that beach! Maybe someday I will 😊 Beautiful beach photos, I’m ready to go!
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Port Townsend Washington. I’ll go with.
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🚗 road trip!
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Such lovely images, Donna.
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Thank you. Right up there with a favorite day for me. Thanks again.
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Gosh, I remember Mt. Lassen and Rainier as a beautiful drive, but didn’t know about the glass beach. How gorgeous. Thanks for showing it to me here. Cheers, Muriel
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Muriel, when I lived in Washington, I had never heard of it. Once I learned of it, I put it on my radar for “someday”. I was so content to be able to find it. Thanks for stopping by. A beautiful place we live in. Donna
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Good spotting of the otters! They’re always so entertaining to watch.
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Thank you. At first we thought they were seals. I have never seen any in the wild before. Love watching them eat for a bit.
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