Paradise Mt. Rainier is the premier offering of beautiful Mt. Rainier National Park. The 14,411 feet peak towers above the Seattle-Tacoma metropolis in Washington State for all the world to see. At least, when she wants you to see her! Locals usually say something like, “When the mountain is out” to indicate clear viewing of what the Coast Salish call Tahoma or other … [Read more...] about Exploring Paradise at Mt. Rainier — National Park escape
Sasquatch is my friend
Sasquatch is my friend. I don’t know him in the way that he comes to my house and eats dinner with me, but he’s with me in spirit. I have a 4x6 postcard depicting him walking in the forest, weaving around rich green trees. He sits near my computer — looking at me with piercing blue eyes on a face drawn in Coast Salish artistry. I purchased this simple image at the … [Read more...] about Sasquatch is my friend
Where to begin a journey learning about the Coast Salish People — museums & art around Seattle
About 12,000 years ago, the last great glacier smothering Western Washington crawled through the path of least resistance, leaving behind the rolling islands and deep waters comprising the Salish Sea. Since then, people have lived in this part of the world, basking in the beauty and bounty of the land. Over time, tribal structures developed and the Coast Salish People … [Read more...] about Where to begin a journey learning about the Coast Salish People — museums & art around Seattle
Spirit Lake, Washington road trip — the secret side of Mount St. Helens
Mount St. Helens is a captivating area of the Pacific Northwest, combining the volcanic mystique of the famous 1980 eruption with uplifting examples of Mother Nature’s regenerative ability. She also happens to be located directly East of the only major North/South roadway in the Pacific Northwest, conveniently between Seattle and Portland. There are many ways to enjoy … [Read more...] about Spirit Lake, Washington road trip — the secret side of Mount St. Helens
My favorite places in Seattle through the lens of the Major Arcana of tarot
The Salish Sea flows in and out of the waters around Seattle twice every day, infusing life in a cycle that goes back to time immemorial. I've lived here now for ten years and the Emerald City is secure within my being. I've written quite a number of articles on the area -- mostly focusing on the colors and textures of the many green spaces -- but never in a manner that … [Read more...] about My favorite places in Seattle through the lens of the Major Arcana of tarot
