Autumn in the Pacific Northwest
Our team just got back from a long trip to the Pacific Northwest. They went in search of some of the most fascinating species and geographies, collecting datum from the front lines of the changing climate. What they found was remarkable. While our teams are working on their articles and reports, we wanted to share some photos from the trip.
North America’s Pacific Northwest is a beautiful place to visit, with so many diverse environments you hardly know where to start. Here ice-capped mountains overlook towering coniferous forests, rainforests, and more marine habitats than you could shake a stick at.
Wet winds carry moisture from the ocean to the Pacific Northwest. It can rain well over a hundred inches per year from northern California to British Columbia.
The lines between reality and fantasy can blur in the rainforests.
Rivers roar with runoff from the mountains, gushing down to the lowlands.
The Pacific Northwest is known for its wet climate. Landscapes often include fog, haze, and mist.
Saltwater and freshwater provide breeding grounds, feeding areas, and shelter for migrating, resident, and transient animals along the coast.
Islands of all shapes and sizes dot the bays, harbors, seas, and sound.
Orca, humpback whales, seals, sea lions, sea birds, and all sorts of marine animals depend on the cool water of the Pacific Northwest.
There are things in the Pacific Northwest that are found no place else in the world. Take Washington’s Tree of Life, for example, which appears to thrive where no other plant can grow!
We hope you enjoyed these crumbs from our stray lenses. Looking forward to seeing you next time around on our travels!
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Imagery from our journey through the natural world.
