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Welcome — I’m your host, Matthew Kessi — I’m glad you’re here

Selfie of Matthew Kessi on an open road in Eastern Oregon. He's smiling and wearing a gray cap and red shirt with a necklace holding a round mirror. There is a wheat field on one side of the road and a plowed dirt field on the other. In the distance is a wind farm.

I am a travel writer, nature photographer, queer naturalist, and mystic with a rich connection to Mother Earth.  I’ve invested a lifetime guiding myself and others through nature and can help you find just the right tools to build your own personal relationship with the salve of the organic world – in ways that will transform your life.  

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Matthew Kessi gazes up at a giant hemlock tree on the Quinault Loop Trail near Olympic National Park. The roots of the giant tree trickle down the dirt path toward another thick tree and the forest foliage is alive with shades of green and various textures.

Quinault Loop Trail — nature’s magic in an Olympic Peninsula rainforest

July 24, 2022

My favorite all-in-one trail on the Olympic Peninsula. Quinault Loop Trail is the best way to explore a pristine Washington State rainforest — especially if you’re short on time.

The impressive view of Lake Quinault Lodge shows the cedar shake siding and green shutters contrasting with the blue sky above.

Experience the rich Washington rainforest wonderland at Lake Quinault Lodge

July 1, 2022

Nestled deep within the Olympic Peninsula rainforest in Washington, Lake Quinault Lodge brings to life a perfect mixture of magical nature.

Bright pink azalea blossoms bring life to a garden in Seattle. The delicate red pistols project out from the flowers and bright green foliage is blurred out in the background.

Gardens in Seattle — the 18 best places to go into your own nature

May 25, 2022

Find your own connection to nature in 18 of the best gardens in Seattle — my personal favorites. Includes interactive map of the Salish Sea area.

Beautiful pink blooms of a rhododendron are pushing out getting ready to splash on the scene. In the background are various trees in Point Defiance Park in Tacoma.

Point Defiance Park — the best day in Tacoma wilderness

May 20, 2022

My guide to the best things to do in Tacoma’s Point Defiance Park. Zoo, beaches, rhododendon, gardens, water views, and more. Includes interactive maps and checklist.

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I would like to acknowledge that much of my inspiration comes from living on the traditional land of the first people of Seattle, the Duwamish People past and present and honor with gratitude the land itself and the Duwamish Tribe.

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