PNW Douglas
@epistolaria.net
Seattleite. Cyclist. Highly caffeinated. Mobile Architect.
Ah, so much better. All that summer sunshine in the Pacific Northwest is such a drag.
September 25, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Ah, so much better. All that summer sunshine in the Pacific Northwest is such a drag.
Sun was in my eyes at work and I turned to see the sign of hope I keep hanging there backlit. Fingers crossed!
September 8, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Sun was in my eyes at work and I turned to see the sign of hope I keep hanging there backlit. Fingers crossed!
28 June 2026
Smith Cove Park
Seattle, Wash.
An absolutely glorious Junuary morning here on Puget Sound: temps in the low 50s and a cloud deck that will likely burn off late morning. Probably the last week we'll see such lovely weather until at least September as our summer sun sets in.
Smith Cove Park
Seattle, Wash.
An absolutely glorious Junuary morning here on Puget Sound: temps in the low 50s and a cloud deck that will likely burn off late morning. Probably the last week we'll see such lovely weather until at least September as our summer sun sets in.
June 28, 2026 at 3:11 PM
28 June 2026
Smith Cove Park
Seattle, Wash.
An absolutely glorious Junuary morning here on Puget Sound: temps in the low 50s and a cloud deck that will likely burn off late morning. Probably the last week we'll see such lovely weather until at least September as our summer sun sets in.
Smith Cove Park
Seattle, Wash.
An absolutely glorious Junuary morning here on Puget Sound: temps in the low 50s and a cloud deck that will likely burn off late morning. Probably the last week we'll see such lovely weather until at least September as our summer sun sets in.
The forecast temperatures aren't really showing it, but we've got a nicely strong marine push developing. The Hoquiam—Seattle pressure gradient is at 3.8 and lower temperatures are nearly to Olympia.
June 25, 2026 at 2:47 AM
The forecast temperatures aren't really showing it, but we've got a nicely strong marine push developing. The Hoquiam—Seattle pressure gradient is at 3.8 and lower temperatures are nearly to Olympia.
12 April 2026
Seattle, Wash.
The botanical gardens at the Chittenden locks in Ballard made a nice spot to stop on another cool Seattle spring morning.
Seattle, Wash.
The botanical gardens at the Chittenden locks in Ballard made a nice spot to stop on another cool Seattle spring morning.
April 12, 2026 at 10:42 PM
12 April 2026
Seattle, Wash.
The botanical gardens at the Chittenden locks in Ballard made a nice spot to stop on another cool Seattle spring morning.
Seattle, Wash.
The botanical gardens at the Chittenden locks in Ballard made a nice spot to stop on another cool Seattle spring morning.
03 April 2026
West Seattle, Wash.
The Olympics are looking especially photogenic today from West Seattle.
West Seattle, Wash.
The Olympics are looking especially photogenic today from West Seattle.
April 3, 2026 at 5:57 PM
03 April 2026
West Seattle, Wash.
The Olympics are looking especially photogenic today from West Seattle.
West Seattle, Wash.
The Olympics are looking especially photogenic today from West Seattle.
If you live in an old house or building and ever wondered about that rail below the cove moulding on plaster walls, this is why it exists. OK maybe they weren't thinking of snowboards, but you get the idea. Nails in plaster are always a gamble.
March 28, 2026 at 5:27 PM
If you live in an old house or building and ever wondered about that rail below the cove moulding on plaster walls, this is why it exists. OK maybe they weren't thinking of snowboards, but you get the idea. Nails in plaster are always a gamble.
Peak blossom is always nice.
March 24, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Peak blossom is always nice.
07 March 2026
Elliott Bay, Seattle, Wash.
There's a real magic to cool, misty, spring days in the Pacific northwest, though stopping to clean mist droplets off your glasses every few miles does get a bit old.
Elliott Bay, Seattle, Wash.
There's a real magic to cool, misty, spring days in the Pacific northwest, though stopping to clean mist droplets off your glasses every few miles does get a bit old.
March 7, 2026 at 5:26 PM
07 March 2026
Elliott Bay, Seattle, Wash.
There's a real magic to cool, misty, spring days in the Pacific northwest, though stopping to clean mist droplets off your glasses every few miles does get a bit old.
Elliott Bay, Seattle, Wash.
There's a real magic to cool, misty, spring days in the Pacific northwest, though stopping to clean mist droplets off your glasses every few miles does get a bit old.
20 September 2025
Don Armeni Park
West Seattle, Wash.
A lovely dawn ride today let me grab the rebuilt bike at an old favorite photo spot in West Seattle.
Don Armeni Park
West Seattle, Wash.
A lovely dawn ride today let me grab the rebuilt bike at an old favorite photo spot in West Seattle.
September 20, 2025 at 4:34 PM
20 September 2025
Don Armeni Park
West Seattle, Wash.
A lovely dawn ride today let me grab the rebuilt bike at an old favorite photo spot in West Seattle.
Don Armeni Park
West Seattle, Wash.
A lovely dawn ride today let me grab the rebuilt bike at an old favorite photo spot in West Seattle.
07 July 2018
Natchez Trace Parkway
Tenn.
With a 50MPH limit, no trucks, and extremely limited access, the Natchez Trace is a dream to use bike touring. It feels strangely disconnected, and though you can sometimes hear traffic and daily life, the heavy tree cover makes it feel remote.
Natchez Trace Parkway
Tenn.
With a 50MPH limit, no trucks, and extremely limited access, the Natchez Trace is a dream to use bike touring. It feels strangely disconnected, and though you can sometimes hear traffic and daily life, the heavy tree cover makes it feel remote.
September 19, 2025 at 5:43 PM
07 July 2018
Natchez Trace Parkway
Tenn.
With a 50MPH limit, no trucks, and extremely limited access, the Natchez Trace is a dream to use bike touring. It feels strangely disconnected, and though you can sometimes hear traffic and daily life, the heavy tree cover makes it feel remote.
Natchez Trace Parkway
Tenn.
With a 50MPH limit, no trucks, and extremely limited access, the Natchez Trace is a dream to use bike touring. It feels strangely disconnected, and though you can sometimes hear traffic and daily life, the heavy tree cover makes it feel remote.
05 November 2023
Sammamish River Park, Wash.
It's warm again this week in the Pacific northwest, but last week there was a morning just an oh-so-wee-bit more brisk than the usual summer fare that reminded me autumn is on its way.
Sammamish River Park, Wash.
It's warm again this week in the Pacific northwest, but last week there was a morning just an oh-so-wee-bit more brisk than the usual summer fare that reminded me autumn is on its way.
August 28, 2025 at 12:01 AM
05 November 2023
Sammamish River Park, Wash.
It's warm again this week in the Pacific northwest, but last week there was a morning just an oh-so-wee-bit more brisk than the usual summer fare that reminded me autumn is on its way.
Sammamish River Park, Wash.
It's warm again this week in the Pacific northwest, but last week there was a morning just an oh-so-wee-bit more brisk than the usual summer fare that reminded me autumn is on its way.
That moment of existential despair when you realize your playlist sounds like the fucking grocery store.
August 13, 2025 at 12:23 AM
That moment of existential despair when you realize your playlist sounds like the fucking grocery store.
09 March 2017
Seattle, Wash.
Looking out from the waterfront towards West Seattle on a cool and drizzly day.
Seattle, Wash.
Looking out from the waterfront towards West Seattle on a cool and drizzly day.
August 12, 2025 at 12:02 PM
09 March 2017
Seattle, Wash.
Looking out from the waterfront towards West Seattle on a cool and drizzly day.
Seattle, Wash.
Looking out from the waterfront towards West Seattle on a cool and drizzly day.
27 May 2023
Pioneer Square
Seattle, Wash.
Snapped just before hopping onto the AmTrak Empire Builder train to Spokane and then riding back to Seattle. Never did warm up to this bike's color, but being forced to replace it because of some tool on their phone running a red still stings.
Pioneer Square
Seattle, Wash.
Snapped just before hopping onto the AmTrak Empire Builder train to Spokane and then riding back to Seattle. Never did warm up to this bike's color, but being forced to replace it because of some tool on their phone running a red still stings.
August 8, 2025 at 1:47 PM
27 May 2023
Pioneer Square
Seattle, Wash.
Snapped just before hopping onto the AmTrak Empire Builder train to Spokane and then riding back to Seattle. Never did warm up to this bike's color, but being forced to replace it because of some tool on their phone running a red still stings.
Pioneer Square
Seattle, Wash.
Snapped just before hopping onto the AmTrak Empire Builder train to Spokane and then riding back to Seattle. Never did warm up to this bike's color, but being forced to replace it because of some tool on their phone running a red still stings.
06 July 2025
Harbor Island
Seattle, Wash.
First time back through here since getting run down over on Marginal Way. I've taken lots of variations on this shot over the years, but this one resonates.
Harbor Island
Seattle, Wash.
First time back through here since getting run down over on Marginal Way. I've taken lots of variations on this shot over the years, but this one resonates.
July 6, 2025 at 4:56 PM
06 July 2025
Harbor Island
Seattle, Wash.
First time back through here since getting run down over on Marginal Way. I've taken lots of variations on this shot over the years, but this one resonates.
Harbor Island
Seattle, Wash.
First time back through here since getting run down over on Marginal Way. I've taken lots of variations on this shot over the years, but this one resonates.
29 June 2025
520 Floating Bridge
Seattle, Wash.
I seem to be getting in a lot of dawn rides this summer. No complaints, it's always nice to have the trails to oneself and wrap up 40+ mile rides before 9 a.m.
520 Floating Bridge
Seattle, Wash.
I seem to be getting in a lot of dawn rides this summer. No complaints, it's always nice to have the trails to oneself and wrap up 40+ mile rides before 9 a.m.
June 29, 2025 at 4:37 PM
29 June 2025
520 Floating Bridge
Seattle, Wash.
I seem to be getting in a lot of dawn rides this summer. No complaints, it's always nice to have the trails to oneself and wrap up 40+ mile rides before 9 a.m.
520 Floating Bridge
Seattle, Wash.
I seem to be getting in a lot of dawn rides this summer. No complaints, it's always nice to have the trails to oneself and wrap up 40+ mile rides before 9 a.m.
21 June 2025
Elliott Bay Trail
Seattle, Wash.
Cool and drizzly days are almost certainly at an end for the next few months as we're heading into July and August's dry season, but Saturday was as perfect a Junuary day as you could hope for.
It made for a great morning waterfront walk.
Elliott Bay Trail
Seattle, Wash.
Cool and drizzly days are almost certainly at an end for the next few months as we're heading into July and August's dry season, but Saturday was as perfect a Junuary day as you could hope for.
It made for a great morning waterfront walk.
June 23, 2025 at 11:37 PM
21 June 2025
Elliott Bay Trail
Seattle, Wash.
Cool and drizzly days are almost certainly at an end for the next few months as we're heading into July and August's dry season, but Saturday was as perfect a Junuary day as you could hope for.
It made for a great morning waterfront walk.
Elliott Bay Trail
Seattle, Wash.
Cool and drizzly days are almost certainly at an end for the next few months as we're heading into July and August's dry season, but Saturday was as perfect a Junuary day as you could hope for.
It made for a great morning waterfront walk.
08 June 2025
Elliott Bay Trail
Seattle, Wash.
The day may end up hot, but an early ride made for a pleasantly cool time. Getting in a two-hour ride before 7 is always nice.
After pulling a ligament in it last month, the robo-knee is again mostly behaving and mileage is slowly ramping back up.
Elliott Bay Trail
Seattle, Wash.
The day may end up hot, but an early ride made for a pleasantly cool time. Getting in a two-hour ride before 7 is always nice.
After pulling a ligament in it last month, the robo-knee is again mostly behaving and mileage is slowly ramping back up.
June 8, 2025 at 3:10 PM
08 June 2025
Elliott Bay Trail
Seattle, Wash.
The day may end up hot, but an early ride made for a pleasantly cool time. Getting in a two-hour ride before 7 is always nice.
After pulling a ligament in it last month, the robo-knee is again mostly behaving and mileage is slowly ramping back up.
Elliott Bay Trail
Seattle, Wash.
The day may end up hot, but an early ride made for a pleasantly cool time. Getting in a two-hour ride before 7 is always nice.
After pulling a ligament in it last month, the robo-knee is again mostly behaving and mileage is slowly ramping back up.
29 May 2023
Electric City, Wash.
A memorable birthday ride, this one down the Columbia River south of the Grand Coulee Dam, part of a multi day tour riding back from Spokane to Seattle after taking the Empire Builder train across the state.
Electric City, Wash.
A memorable birthday ride, this one down the Columbia River south of the Grand Coulee Dam, part of a multi day tour riding back from Spokane to Seattle after taking the Empire Builder train across the state.
May 14, 2025 at 2:35 AM
29 May 2023
Electric City, Wash.
A memorable birthday ride, this one down the Columbia River south of the Grand Coulee Dam, part of a multi day tour riding back from Spokane to Seattle after taking the Empire Builder train across the state.
Electric City, Wash.
A memorable birthday ride, this one down the Columbia River south of the Grand Coulee Dam, part of a multi day tour riding back from Spokane to Seattle after taking the Empire Builder train across the state.
04 May 2025
University Bridge
Seattle, Wash.
From this morning's ride, great reflections on glassy water in the pre-dawn light, looking east from the University Bridge.
University Bridge
Seattle, Wash.
From this morning's ride, great reflections on glassy water in the pre-dawn light, looking east from the University Bridge.
May 4, 2025 at 2:32 PM
04 May 2025
University Bridge
Seattle, Wash.
From this morning's ride, great reflections on glassy water in the pre-dawn light, looking east from the University Bridge.
University Bridge
Seattle, Wash.
From this morning's ride, great reflections on glassy water in the pre-dawn light, looking east from the University Bridge.
13 April 2025
520 floating bridge
Lake Washington, Seattle
If you're not from here, this gives you a good idea why Rainer/Tahoma is simply referred to around here as "the mountain." It towers over the rest of the Cascade range.
520 floating bridge
Lake Washington, Seattle
If you're not from here, this gives you a good idea why Rainer/Tahoma is simply referred to around here as "the mountain." It towers over the rest of the Cascade range.
May 2, 2025 at 2:55 PM
13 April 2025
520 floating bridge
Lake Washington, Seattle
If you're not from here, this gives you a good idea why Rainer/Tahoma is simply referred to around here as "the mountain." It towers over the rest of the Cascade range.
520 floating bridge
Lake Washington, Seattle
If you're not from here, this gives you a good idea why Rainer/Tahoma is simply referred to around here as "the mountain." It towers over the rest of the Cascade range.
02 July 2018
Grand Rivers, Ky.
Spotted in a restaurant in Kentucky. Southern snark is fun snark.
Grand Rivers, Ky.
Spotted in a restaurant in Kentucky. Southern snark is fun snark.
April 22, 2025 at 1:32 AM
02 July 2018
Grand Rivers, Ky.
Spotted in a restaurant in Kentucky. Southern snark is fun snark.
Grand Rivers, Ky.
Spotted in a restaurant in Kentucky. Southern snark is fun snark.
13 April 2025
Lake Washington
Seattle, Wash.
Early morning rides are just the best.
Lake Washington
Seattle, Wash.
Early morning rides are just the best.
April 13, 2025 at 5:54 PM
13 April 2025
Lake Washington
Seattle, Wash.
Early morning rides are just the best.
Lake Washington
Seattle, Wash.
Early morning rides are just the best.
02 July 2019
Stevens Pass, Wash.
A four day tour from Seattle to Leavenworth and back across Stevens Pass started out hot and sunny, but by the time I was descending the pass it had turned just the way I like it, cool and gray. I camped that night at Wallace Falls before returning to Seattle.
Stevens Pass, Wash.
A four day tour from Seattle to Leavenworth and back across Stevens Pass started out hot and sunny, but by the time I was descending the pass it had turned just the way I like it, cool and gray. I camped that night at Wallace Falls before returning to Seattle.
April 6, 2025 at 3:16 AM
02 July 2019
Stevens Pass, Wash.
A four day tour from Seattle to Leavenworth and back across Stevens Pass started out hot and sunny, but by the time I was descending the pass it had turned just the way I like it, cool and gray. I camped that night at Wallace Falls before returning to Seattle.
Stevens Pass, Wash.
A four day tour from Seattle to Leavenworth and back across Stevens Pass started out hot and sunny, but by the time I was descending the pass it had turned just the way I like it, cool and gray. I camped that night at Wallace Falls before returning to Seattle.