Imagine it: You pull up to a trailhead to a beautiful waterfall. Weather conditions are favorable, the drive was easy, and you have all the right gear. The environment is ideal for connecting with the Natural World. You pass the trailhead sign and open up to the landscape with optimism. A few deep breaths and some simple stretches tell your body you're ready to relax, and … [Read more...] about Six Fears in Nature Connection — and How to Move Through Them
Color Spotting: A Simple Nature Connection Practice
Who this is for: Maybe you're arriving a little frayed. That's often how this practice finds people — Steve came to it that way too. There's a deeper way in — The Wild Cure If this practice speaks to you, the six questions behind it are the heart of my book, The Wild Cure — a simple, repeatable way to carry the calm and clarity … [Read more...] about Color Spotting: A Simple Nature Connection Practice
Forest Bathing Near Me — How to Find the Best Places
This guide to "Forest bathing near me" is best for: For example, part of my practice includes facilitating Nature Connection Retreats on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State. These three-day immersions include time on a private beach near Olympic National Park. A high-powered version of Forest Bathing, these experiences allow participants to see themselves … [Read more...] about Forest Bathing Near Me — How to Find the Best Places
10 Best Things to Do in Brookings, Oregon — A Local’s Guide
Growing up in Oregon, I never made it to the Southern Oregon Coast, which includes Brookings, Oregon, hugging the final stretch of the Oregon Coast Highway. It is an out-of-the-way place unless you're traveling the entire coastline between San Francisco and the Olympic Peninsula, for example. But in 2020, this changed for me, and I set out on a magical tour of Southern Oregon … [Read more...] about 10 Best Things to Do in Brookings, Oregon — A Local’s Guide
Best Oregon Coast Towns — A Local’s Top Picks in 10 Categories
You'll get as many answers if you ask long-time Pacific Northwest locals about the best Oregon Coast Towns to visit. The scenic 363-mile outline that follows the Pacific Ocean is as varied as the varieties of moss in the coastal forests. Whether you want quiet contemplation or zip-lining, rest assured the options exist. While this article contains my top selections for ten … [Read more...] about Best Oregon Coast Towns — A Local’s Top Picks in 10 Categories
