Notebook

Winter Timber
Michael Barkin Michael Barkin

Winter Timber

I’m traveling from Seattle to the Olympic Peninsula, south to Portland, and along the rivers that flow west in the foothills of the Cascades. It’s a warm beginning of March and I’ve been thinking about the complexity of managing forests. The forests are infinitely complicated but easy to oversimplify.

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Oregon Stories
Michael Barkin Michael Barkin

Oregon Stories

I grew-up in Oregon and often return. The state has a diverse topography but is often associated with the now-threatened, lush-green forests.

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Summer Trails
Michael Barkin Michael Barkin

Summer Trails

The summer of 2023 has continued to be a time of reflection. While smoky and hot on occasion, there have been stretches of pleasant days. I was able to navigate the highways and passes various times en route to new and familiar views.

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