Searching for true wilderness in Cleveland National Forest, a desperate longing to escape the noise and rush of the city. The journey included hikes in the mountains and moments of quiet solitude.

Local Travel, TravelTera VannoyJanuary 26, 2026national park, hiking, hiking southern california, southern california nature, southern california hiking trails, hiking trails, wilderness, open space, nature trail, nature photography, nature photographer, usa, USA, slow livingComment

SEATTLE IN SUMMER

A walk around Green Lake. Stepping into the woods of Carkeek Park. Strolls around the Phinney Ridge and Ballard neighborhoods looking for Little Free Libraries.

TravelTera VannoyDecember 5, 2025usa, USA, seattle, travel photography, nature photography, green space, slow livingComment

SEASONS | SUE HUBBELL

Selected quotes from Hubbell’s reflective memoir, A Country Life, where she discusses life after divorce, solitude, and beekeeping in the Ozarks.

Book Quote, ReadingTera VannoyNovember 3, 2025sue hubbell, slow living, nature reading, nature, a country year, seasons, seasons of life, backs about older womenComment

SEPTEMBER 2025 READING LIST

History told through the eyes of female rulers and leaders in Rival Queens. Swept away by descriptions of Buenos Aires and learning some important social history in On Argentina. Soaked in the quiet perspective of living season by season in A County Life.

Photography

emphasizing connection and compassion towards nature and humanity.