Riding horseback on the Larry Scott Trail

I walk more on the Larry Scott Trail than anywhere else in the area. I like the packed gravel surface and the fact that motorized vehicles are prohibited. That doesn’t mean that I don’t have to look out for larger and faster travelers. Bicycles are a continual presence and horseback riders periodically command their share of the trail.

An artist set up to paint the mill

When I walk on Larry Scott Trail I often see artists set up near the Boat Haven. The boats and shore there make classic subjects. This is the first time I’ve ever seen anyone set up to paint the very industrial looking Port Townsend Paper Mill.

Low tide on Port Townsend Bay from Larry Scott Trail

I realize that I get stuck in ruts, like the one of taking low tide pictures. This was shot near the bench just past the 1/2 mile marker on Larry Scott Trail. The trail is particularly lovely now with an exuberance of wildflowers blooming around it.

A Newton Area Photo Weekend Reflections Entry.

Bald Eagle over the bluff on Larry Scott Trail

There are a couple of bald eagles that spend a lot of time around the Larry Scott Trail. This one was kind enough to glide low enough along the bluff to photograph.

Working on a boat in the boat yard

Winter sees a lot of action in the Boat Yard, run by the Port of Port Townsend.

The Larry Scott Trail, one of my favorite walks, passes by the Port Townsend Paper Mill, which is Jefferson County’s largest private employer.

Family on Beach

It’s cloudy and windy but why not bundle the family up, grab the dog, and get outside.