The quiet pouring of water
over the cliff simply float-falling cascading freely
soaring my boy is drawn
like a magnet to the waters opening
his mouth hoping to taste the abundant freshness
unaware his boots are filling (more…)
Fern Canyon
The Catch
Fan out and discover
let the wonders unfurl
no need to resist them
they are ready
to catch you
Exploring Fern Canyon
Places like this take some effort to get to. Of course, I don’t really think of it that way because the effort it takes pales in comparison to the experience. You can find the Fern Canyon turn off along the 101 through Redwood National Park at the Elk Meadow turn off. It is actually part of the Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park and costs $8 (exact change only or check) to park. (more…)
Quiet Place
Thankfully there are places still
where the quiet silent stillness
lives alive and well flourishing lushly
surrounding everything it touches
where the only sounds (more…)
Climb Up
Photo By: Carrie
Fern Canyon, Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, CA
Here again
Looking
up with no path
No instructions no way through
or under
Just knowing (more…)
Ferns
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, CA
I wanted to share a few more photographs from Fern Canyon. (more…)
Emerald Wings
Photo By: Carrie
Fern Canyon, Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, CA
Forest whispers held in
Raindrop drips waiting
On emerald wings
For the one who looks
Deeper and hears secrets in
The rain (more…)
Warm Up
Photo By: Carrie
Fern Canyon, Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
Soak in the light
Through your nose to your toes
Warmth to your soul
Lighten your load (more…)
Fern Canyon
Photo By: Carrie
Fern Canyon, Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
The beauty of this place envelopes you like your favorite blanket. The light glowing, warm, subtle, soft, lighting details you would miss otherwise. (more…)
This Way
Photo By: Carrie
Fern Canyon, Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
You walk slowly balancing your weight
The soft water-logged ground
Sometimes gives way beneath your feet (more…)
