Google Earth for Yamadori Scouting?

[eb84327]

Hi, neighbor! I'm in Spokane. Lots of family in Yakima, though. Spent a lot of my childhood there, looking at those big pillowy hills.
Other than in yards and landscapes I haven't seen many juniper. However, I am totally new to bonsai, so I haven't really been paying attention to species in the wild until recently. But, I got BONSAI FEVER now. I look for nebari on every tree I see. I study bark and branches and foliage as I drive to work. Last night I literally dreamed about bonsai all night. I have a list of about 15 air layers I'm planning to start in my yard this spring. Yeah, I'm super hooked. My wife is bit worried, I think LOL.

But I degress....

I have spent a lot of time around Medical Lake and in the hills around Cheney. Best bet in those areas would be to find a gracious landowner, I think. My current yamadori hunting grounds are further north, in the Colville National Forest. I'm not looking to bring home any ancient/amazing trees yet, because i need to learn how to keep 'em alive in a box, first! So mainly scouting for now. Its also a great excuse to get out in the woods and play in the dirt for a while

Come over to my neighborhood. About 75 miles south, in Idaho, St Mary's national and Potlatch state parks both have great finds.

Hell's canyon has some serious junipers too but it's the worst terrain ever imagined. Bring a rope.

 

[FedericoMelis]

You could use it, but you need to know what to look for, based on the tree you are seeking.
In my region I aim for rocky sides of mountains and hills, exposed to the strongest winds and with very little vegetation.
I rarely use maps because I know my island very well, so I just go scouting in places I know have potential.
This is a shot from an area where I collect outstanding pieces, note that it might look all the same, but those highlighted places are the only ones with good material.

 

[FedericoMelis]

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[Atom#28]

Come over to my neighborhood. About 75 miles south, in Idaho, St Mary's national and Potlatch state parks both have great finds.

Hell's canyon has some serious junipers too but it's the worst terrain ever imagined. Bring a rope.

St Mary's is an amazing forest! I hope to head that direction again in the spring. All the rangers I've talked to in Idaho seem super chill about tree collecting. One of the Coeur D'Alene rangers told me I can take as many trees under 4ft tall that I want. Another said I don't really even need a permit...."Just go deep enough where nobody sees you, take what you want! ". Nah, I'll buy a permit.

 

[M. Frary]

I've been wondering if Google earth hasn't taken a picture of Bigfoot and I just need to study some images.

 

[Atom#28]

I've been wondering if Google earth hasn't taken a picture of Bigfoot and I just need to study some images.

They got an alien, at least

 

[M. Frary]

They got an alien, at least
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Crack baby.

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

I've been wondering if Google earth hasn't taken a picture of Bigfoot and I just need to study some images.

Hey @M. Frary saw this posted by Mike Rowe today...

 

[M. Frary]

Hey @M. Frary saw this posted by Mike Rowe today...
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I've seen that before.
I don't think I pass the definition as bigfoot jailbait though.

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

I've seen that before.
I don't think I pass the definition as bigfoot jailbait though.

No, pretty sure you’d scare him off.

 

[sorce]

It'll work like rattling antlers for bucks.

Sorce