Dance Loose and Light

Forests absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen, maintaining air quality. Trees prevent soil erosion, protecting the land. They support wildlife habitats, fostering biodiversity. They regulate the climate, contributing to environmental stability. But what I love most about forests is how they part to reveal life-giving scenes like this tree-framed view of Lower Lewis River Falls in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. This scene reminds me that, oftentimes, the best things in life are experienced only after first moving through whatever it is that life puts in front of you. (Lower Lewis River Falls)