Once Upon a Tide - a VRBO

View of Hood Canal from a satellite. Showing off the current algae bloom. So cool!

Tardy for the party. Satellites captured the waters in Hood Canal, Washington turning turquoise last month. This more typically tropical hue means that the coccolithophores, a type of phytoplankton, have arrived—fashionably late this time. Coccolithophores have chalky calcium carbonate plates (coccoliths) that reflect light. When they’re present in great numbers, they make even the darkest green or navy blue waters turn a bright blue. Like most phytoplankton, coccolithophores float near the ocean surface and turn sunlight and carbon dioxide into sugars and oxygen. Coccolithophores also play an important, but not fully understood, role in the global carbon cycle, taking carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere and eventually sinking it to the bottom of the ocean. This year’s color-changing bloom appeared late, as it took a while to get the right blend of water temperatures. Water in Hood Canal does not always mix well; the upper layers can have different temperatures and salt levels than the deeper layers. Image description: An aerial view of Hood Canal and surrounding land. The canal waters are mostly turquoise, with the bright and navy blue hues swirling together along the banks. The land is mostly emerald green and varied in terrain. A few clusters of white clouds mark the top of the photo. Credit: USGS/NASA #Landsat #Washington #NASA #satellite #MarineBiology #plankton #Earth #EarthScience

This looks like fun!!!

Vance Creek Railriders opens for the 2022 season on May 21. Make your reservations now for this fun invigorating journey pedaling the historic Simpson Logging Company Railway. Two hour tour costs $32/adults and $20/kids.

https://www.explorehoodcanal.com/pedal-the-rails

Milestone for our little beach house - 100 Reviews on VRBO.com! Thank you to all of our guests for the perfect 5 star rating! 👍

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Wishing each of you a Happy Thanksgiving! We’re overwhelmed by the # of new friends and followers (now at 141, and counting). Just curious - how are you being made aware of our little cabin in Hood Canal? Thank you! :-)

Came across this spectacular aerial photo of Hood Canal and immediately recognized Once Upon a Tide.

For the guests staying in July, this comet should be quite a sight from Hood Canal!

Comet NEOWISE will be visible in the night sky in July A comet will be visible in the sky before sunrise all July long.

Easy to forget about the world’s problems while in Hood Canal...