Where is Jacqueline right now?
At home, in and around Tofino, Vancouver Island, for the summer.
What's new?
An exhibition of my photography, a total of 34 images of west coast wildlife and wilderness, is on display at West Vancouver Memorial Library, June 1 to July 29. Click here for a sneak preview.What's up next? My blog's been a little idle this summer (I know), as I think about where to go with it. Come back for the relaunch - more focused writing on thought-provoking topics - this August 3rd
Amazing 18k back-country mountain hike today right out of North Van! Lynn/Hanes Valleys up to Grouse 1300m:creeks, wildflowers, scree, snow! 6 hours ago
My articles about Native Youth are getting some really good (thoughtful!) comments. Part 3 just posted: http://www.thetyee.ca1 day ago
Simplicity of #running: Stuck with 3 hr ferry wait Nanaimo->Vancouver. Shoes in car. Lovely 1 hr run along Nanaimo waterfront! 1 day ago
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