This article will help you plan transformational nature travel and provide 15 inspiring destinations across the globe to practice a deepening nature connection. Have you ever returned from traveling, only to feel like you need a vacation from your vacation? Did you go somewhere that was hyped on social media but only felt meh? Or, you connected with Nature on a fantastic … [Read more...] about Great destinations for nature connection — Global top 15
Grounding in nature
Seattle to North Cascades National Park — how to plan an epic road trip
This article will help you plan a remarkable road trip from Seattle to North Cascades National Park -- including the greatest hits of Washington State jewels like Winthrop, Leavenworth, and Snoqualmie Falls. Best for first-time visitors or those with limited time (less than four days) in Seattle and the Cascade Mountains. Whether visiting for the first time or a … [Read more...] about Seattle to North Cascades National Park — how to plan an epic road trip
How keeping present shapes a soulful nature experience in the desert.
I'm still beaming with desert vibes from my recent visit to see family near Tucson, Arizona. A highlight of the trip was accompanying my Aunt Georgia to Saguaro National Park. This is a favorite of hers, and I'd never been, so we jumped in her Prius, took open back roads, and headed for the park on a brilliant blue sky, 75-degree day. When we entered the park, I felt … [Read more...] about How keeping present shapes a soulful nature experience in the desert.
Why grounding in nature is essential to travel well.
In 1995, I worked in the lost luggage center for an airline at Portland International Airport (PDX). Eileen was a fiery redhead standing next to me, and we worked the swing shift — a time of day when baggage tended to go missing. Passengers weary from travel would burst into the office with unpredictable coping attitudes. One evening, a frequent traveler was so upset … [Read more...] about Why grounding in nature is essential to travel well.
How nature photography helps grounding in your own nature.
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and I agree. But what goes into that collection of pixels is another story. Since I bought my first camera — a Kodak disc — at Hi-School Pharmacy in Scappoose, I've felt love with almost every shot. Now, at 10 years old, and with early technology, only about 3 of the 15 frames ever turned out to be noteworthy. And of those, … [Read more...] about How nature photography helps grounding in your own nature.
