Yeah I don't remember ever believing in Santa, but it was fairly obvious that the handwriting on Santa's gifts looked a LOT like my mother's

I always pretended to believe, because I was afraid if I stopped, I would no longer get any gifts on Christmas lol

This is so eerie to see.

Not sketchy, well kept trails along the river, a few waterfalls, educational stuff about salmon breeding. If you go in the spring you can see the tiny salmon hatchlings before they leave the human made breeding grounds, in the fall you can see the adult salmon finishing their journey upriver (and up waterfalls) to reach the place of their birth. It's an awesome sight to behold (though a little sad because they are close to the end of their life at this stage)

Yes, we stayed clear of them, only close enough to get a peek. I believe there was a sign nearby stating keep 100 yards distance. Circled back shortly ahead, and when we passed by a handful started coming after us. They didn't seem particularly aggressive, but it was unnerving to see the heads pop out closer and closer

Are the seals anything to worry about? I saw a platform with about 40 of them, and several came off and started following us. It was interesting at first, but it started freaking me out. I hear they can be curious creatures though. Thanks a bunch for the info

Thanks! I moved here about 1.5 years ago and it's been a joy exploring the state. Kayaking here was such a cool experience, seeing Lion's Mane jellies and seals aplenty, various anemone and tubeworms. Can you recommend any places to go to see aquatic life?

Curious how cold it is for you. It came up in convo recently with a friend about how soon would be comfortable to go kayaking again. I'm a noob, but he says it would be better to wait til spring or the end of it.

It's a bicep!

A great place for bird watchers!