Mt Rainier

Mount Rainier is the highest mountain of the Cascade Range of the Pacific Northwest, and the highest mountain in the state of Washington. It is a large active stratovolcano located 54 miles (87 km) south-southeast of Seattle. It is the most topographically prominent mountain in the contiguous United States and the Cascade Volcanic Arc, with a summit elevation of 14,411 ft (4,392 m). Mt. Rainier is considered one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world, and it is on the Decade Volcano list. Because of its large amount of glacial ice, Mt. Rainier could potentially produce massive lahars that could threaten the entire Puyallup River valley.

Source: Wikipedia

Wow what a spectacular view , one of the most beautiful reflections for my thematic

collection. Thanks to Snewelhat9 via swap-bot for this postcard.

Sent: 20 July 2015   Received: 6 August 2015   Travelled: 17 days

Bald eagle

The bald eagle is a bird of prey found in North America. A sea eagle, it has two known sub-species and forms a species pair with the white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla). Its range includes most of Canada and Alaska, all of the contiguous United States, and northern Mexico. It is found near large bodies of open water with an abundant food supply and old-growth trees for nesting.

Bald eagles are not actually bald; the name derives from an older meaning of "white headed". The adult is mainly brown with a white head and tail. The sexes are identical in plumage, but females are about 25 percent larger than males. The beak is large and hooked. The plumage of the immature is brown.

The bald eagle is both the national bird and national animal of the United States of America. The bald eagle appears on its Seal. In the late 20th century it was on the brink of extirpation in the continental United States. Populations recovered and the species was removed from the U.S. federal government's list of endangered species on July 12, 1995 and transferred to the list of threatened species. It was removed from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife in the Lower 48 States on June 28, 2007.

It's great news for nature  wherethe Bald Eagle's population has recovered and

is no longer threatened. Thank you Nathan for this card from home ground!

Sent: 13 December 2014   Received: 5 January 2015   Travelled: 23 days

Ready for lift off!!

 

Hot air balloon stampede, Walla Walla, Washington

Held annually in May , this event transform sthe skies of Walla Walla into a bonanza of colour.

 

thank you Jesse Acosta for this colourful balloon card

 

Sent: 25 April 2013

Wrangling cattle

Thank you Nathan for the quintessential cowboy card!

Sent: 3 July 2013

American Wildlife

This lucky grizzly bear is about to dine on a northwest delicacy- salmon!

Thank you Elk Kendall Academy for the bear card :)

My second card of the same bear!

Sent: 22 February 2013,  Received: 12 March 2013,   Travelled: 19 days

Eastern Washington

Rural eastern Washington with Mt. Stuart and the Cascade

Mountain Range in the distance.

Thank you to Elk Kendall Academy for this postcard :)

Sent: 24 January 2013,   Received 6 March 2013   Travelled: 31 days

Seattle

 

Graced with the natural beauty of Mount Rainier and the splendor of the Space Needle, Seattle's skyline is both unique and spectacular in it's beauty.

Thank you Kendall for this beautiful view of the Emerald City and I think you really like sunsets :)

Sent:  2 October 2008