From The Great Northwest

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#EverGreenLand

Move That Mountain

Picture slideshow taken by me while out camping and hiking in the Cascade mountains,
a beautiful magical land in the Pacific Northwest , this is my new single.

Paul Graves

Mar 12, 2025

2:07 min.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZp3mMKRnqs

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#incognito

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'Mt. Rainier towers at over 14,000 feet, and in its foothills lives a mystery.'

Mt. RAINIER SASQUATCH

About

My name is jonathan and I go investigate Bigfoot hotspots all over the Western United States. I will dive into the history of the area, and spend time in the woods wherever I believe I can best gather evidence. I have years of hiking and backpacking experience, and will go to places most have never walked, and bring you along for the adventure.

Western Bigfoot Exploration

Jan 10, 2025

38:15 min.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1iIzMu5gz4

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A favorite stop for hikers along the Pacific Crest Trail ...
Note below the Big Foot fingers overlapping the roof ...

Trout Lake, Washington

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Will share this here ...

"Photo of a hiker watching the eruption of Mt. St. Helens from Mt. Adams, about 37 miles to the east. Photo from Mt Adams by John V. Christiansen around 8:32 am local time on May 18, 1980 & published in a 1981 National Geographic magazine."

Below:

Ariel view from Oregon looking North towards Washington ...
Can you see the indent of the Columbia River basin gorge
center running left to right in the photo?


One of my fav's of the Cascades...
Mt Hood in the foreground,
with Mt St Helens in the top left,
Mt Rainier at center top,
and Mt Adams to top right.
All in one picture.

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Something different for this thread, but a story and organization close to my heart ...
This occurrence happened back in 2005, but the rescuer and the Bald eagle are still around.

Beauty and the Beak

The Bald Eagle Beauty's beak was shot off in Alaska leaving her unable to feed herself. Birds of Prey NW is fitting her with a prosthetic beak. She cannot be released into the wild but will serve as an educational bird showing that human compassion can undue human cruelty.

Birds of Prey Northwest

Birds of Prey Northwest’s mission is to educate the public about birds of prey, through our live raptor presentations, and provide medical treatment to injured, sick, and orphaned wild raptors with the goal of returning them to the wild. In 2025, Birds of Prey Northwest will celebrate its 32nd year as a nonprofit founded by raptor biologist and executive director Janie Veltkamp in St. Maries, Idaho. Janie's early work helping reintroduce endangered Peregrine Falcons to urban sites led her to realize the unique position birds of prey hold as both powerful educators and bioindicators of ecological systems.

With dedicated board members, core staff, volunteers of all ages, and partners, Janie is guiding Birds of Prey Northwest into the future, including state, regional and national education outreach, and state-of-the-art rehabilitation facilities and techniques. Her pioneering leadership of the team that engineered a 3D-printed prosthetic beak for Beauty the Bald Eagle, and her co-authorship of the award-winning children's book Beauty and the Beak: How Science, Technology, and a 3D-Printed Beak Rescued a Bald Eagle, have brought Birds of Prey Northwest’s work to worldwide attention. Her coauthorship of the new, award-winning children’s book Swoop and Soar: How Science Rescued Two Osprey Orphans and Found Them a New Family in the Wild introduces readers to her work with a truly international species that now faces many environmental challenges.

​Our goals are met through program fees, grants, sale of books and other educational materials, and private donations, with 100% of our annual budget going towards our mission.

5:22 min.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qz9EvjtV7k

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“I only believe in fun conspiracy theories” ...

"You don't say"

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From a whole new perspective ...

Inside the $100M renovation of Seattle's iconic Space Needle

May 22, 2025
The Space Needle, one of the most recognizable buildings in the world and a signature part of the Seattle skyline, is undergoing a massive $100 million renovation that includes floor-to-ceiling glass elevators, a revolving glass floor in the restaurant and adding 176 tons of glass to the observation decks, giving visitors they’re floating above the city. NBC’s Liz Kreutz reports for TODAY.

5:02 min.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mk2aYQkwp30

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And speaking renovations, here is another recent completed item ...

America Has Finally Built a Beautiful Airport

Portland, Oregon International has had a $2BN facelift.

Dec 4, 2024

12:08 min.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRAkjoUdN_I

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#naturedocumentary

Unseen Pacific Northwest: Hidden Places I Wish I Found Sooner
| IDAHO, WASHINGTON, OREGON

Jun 2, 2025
From the rugged coastlines of Oregon to the volcanic peaks of Washington, the serene lakes of Idaho, and the vast wilderness of Wyoming, this region is a breathtaking blend of forests, waterfalls, mountains, and mystique.

In this journey, we uncover hidden gems and stunning landscapes that define the heart of the American Northwest. Whether it’s exploring ancient lava fields, chasing waterfalls, or wandering through alpine meadows, the Pacific Northwest never ceases to amaze.

44:16 min.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y84bNzfDI8U

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What scientists have learned from Mount St. Helens’
devastating eruption, 45 years later

PBS

May 18, 2025
It was 45 years ago last month when Mount St. Helens erupted, triggering the biggest landslide in Earth’s recorded history and creating an ash cloud that reached across the country. John Yang looks back at the deadliest and most destructive volcanic eruption in U.S. history with Steve Olson, author of “Eruption: The Untold Story of Mount St. Helens.”

5:03 min.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95UWiMZ1i98

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Wait...The Worst Possible US Disaster Just Got EVEN WORSE?!?
(Cascadia Megaquake)


PBS Terra

Jul 3, 2025
The Big One is coming and it could be far worse than anyone imagined.

The Cascadia Subduction Zone, just off the Pacific Northwest coast, is building toward a massive earthquake and tsunami. But new research reveals an even more terrifying possibility: widespread toxic spills, infrastructure collapse, wildfires, and deadly gas plumes. All triggered by a single seismic event.

In this episode of Weathered, we dig into the science behind the Cascadia Megaquake, why the Pacific Northwest is especially vulnerable, and how climate change could make it worse. We explore what you can do to stay safe and why your community might be your best line of defense.

13:00 min.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89uVoIN5ZH4

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For those that don't know ...

Lose This, and We’re Doomed!


MyLifeOutdoors

7:10 min.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXMBrauUonA