Allergies and Earth Day
Published 10:50 am Wednesday, April 29, 2015
On Wednesday, April 22 (Earth Day), I set out on a Little Si excursion to finish up my photo essay. I was in an antihistamine, allergy haze, but Earth Day means no Discover Passes are required to visit state parks, so I wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to photograph a North Bend staple before wrapping up this series.
It was warm out and the I could smell the hot earth underneath my feet while I trudged up the steep slopes, sneezing all the way. Almost three months into this job, it’s still humbling to see how closely the Valley communes with nature. It’s a delicate balance, but one I think most Valley residents respect and, ultimately, deserve.
