For #WeatheredWoodWednesday, the remains of a ponderosa pine that fell years ago. The portions of the tree with the highest resin content last the longest, giving the log an artistic look. Pic taken yesterday near New Meadows, Idaho. #forestry #trees #nature #photography

Wipe your paws! #cats #catsofbluesky

For #ThickTrunkTuesday, a coast redwood in northern California. Photo taken October 1, 2024. #forestry #trees #photography #redwood

A view of Narvik from behind. Ears at full attention. #cats #catsofbluesky #adventurecats

Forestry lesson: Douglas-fir and grand fir seedlings growing side by side. Lighting for this pic was harsh because I took the pic in mid-afternoon sunlight. #forestry #trees #nature #Idaho

When Narvik goes outside, his first mission is ususally finding the best blades of grass to chew on. #cats #catsofbluesky

Rugged terrain on a hot smoky day. Hazard Creek drainage north of New Meadows, Idaho. #photography #landscape #Idaho

Here is a pic of Narvik in Idaho from August 2023, when there was no wildfire smoke in the air and visibility was nearly unlimited. #cats #catsofbluesky #Idaho

My roving office in the woods, a 2020 Toyota RAV-4. #photography #forestry #Idaho

For #Caturday, a pic of Narvik on a day when there was no smoke in the air. #cats #catsofbluesky

For #ForestFriday, a journey to the woods on a smoky day. Several days ago a fire flared up to the west of where I'm working in Idaho. I thought the fire was nearby but it turned out to be 50 miles away. The wind and the smoke made for an unsettling experience. #forestry #fire #photography #Idaho

I think that Narvik wants to go back indoors. Or maybe he's admiring his reflection. #cats #catsofbluesky

Sunset over Payette Lake, McCall, Idaho. #photography #sunset #travel

Here is Narvik in his typical "explore the yard" pose. He plops down somewhere and takes in the sights, sounds, and scents. He will hang out in sunny spots on a hot afternoon, and I have to coax him into the shade. #cats #catsofbluesky #adventurecats

Ponderosa pine branch tip and cones. Photo taken August 6, 2022 in Okanogan County, Washington. #photography #symmetry #forestry #trees #nature

Here is a pic of Narvik from four years ago. He was about 4 months old at the time. #cats #catsofbluesky

It's #ThickTrunkTuesday, and I have an impressive snag to share. This ponderosa pine must have been a gnarly specimen when alive. Now the lower portion of its trunk stands alone, pointing south. #forestry #trees #nature #snag #Idaho

The edge of the yard is one of Narvik's favorite places to explore. He wants to go into the thick grass, but I won't let him. #cats #catsofbluesky

Getting back on track after a hacking episode. Here's a pic of smoky skies over the Idaho woods. Last Saturday we had excellent visibility, until the smoke rolled in from fires in Oregon. #forestry #fire #idaho #photography #layers

A picnic table for squirrels in the Idaho forests. They break apart ponderosa pine cones to get the seeds. #forestry #nature

It's #Caturday, and here is Narvik on a recent walk. #cats #catsofbluesky #adventurecats

It's #ForestFriday, and I have another oddly shaped snag to show you. Dead trees are unevenly worn down by woodpeckers, insects, fungi, and fire. The odd shapes show the strength of wood. A small piece can hold up a large volume above it! #forestry #trees #nature #snag

Narvik stops for one of his many observation breaks on a recent yard expedition. #cats #catsofbluesky

An old garage with yellow accents, near New Meadows, Idaho. #photography #yellow

Here is one of Narvik's travel pics from three weeks ago. Whenever I'd leave the car, he would occupy the driver's seat until I got back. #cats #catsofbluesky

This is the typical wildlife pic that I get when I'm in the woods. Elk are very good at hiding. Zoom in, and you can see a nice set of antlers in velvet amongst the vegetation. #forestry #wildlife #nature

Kitty Narvik and daylilies. Photo taken July 10. #cats #catsofbluesky

For #ThickTrunkTuesday, a cottonwood tree with a double trunk. Location is northern Kansas. #forestry #trees #nature

Anyone for chess? I took this pic of Narvik while staying at a friend's house on my recent trip to Idaho. A bit later, Narvik hid behind the couch because he didn't want to spend another day in the car. That seems to be a common cat trait. #cats #catsofbluesky

Two days ago, the forecast did not mention any chance of rain. When I got to the woods, I was looking at the sky a lot, because several rain cells passed by. I got lucky, only had a brief shower where I was working. #photography #landscape #weather #nature #Idaho #forestry