I took a second trip to Seattle for a weekend, I just couldn’t get enough. I was driving as the sun came up in Eastern Washington, so I could catch the low tide on the Puget Sound by about 10am.

When the tide goes out, especially in the rocky northwest, there are these little oceanic gems left behind for a short time: tidepools! Tidepools allow you to see ocean life in it’s natural habitat that you wouldn’t normally get to see on an average day at the beach. This translates to me, jacked up on coffee, new camera in hand, flipping over rocks and shrieking with excitement like a small child (as well as looking for any excuse to say “Holy Barnicles batman!! and point and said ocean thing). It was the best. 😀

This adventure was inspired from reading about tidepools, and their microscopic mystery. Check out the books below for more information and inspiration. ❤

From Timberline To Tidepool – Contemporary Fiction From The Northwest

A Quck Field Guide to Tidepools of the Pacific Coast

Exploring Pacific Coast Tidepools (Outdoor and Nature)

The Secrets of Tidepools: The Bright World of the Rocky Shoreline (Jean-Michel Cousteau Presents)

Tidepool and Reef Marine Life Guide to the Pacific Northwest Coast: Marinelife Guide to the Pacific Northwest Coast