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Ballard Locks Fish Ladder — how to discover nature’s magic

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This article inspires a visit to Ballard Locks Fish Ladder. It guides how to elevate your nature connection with this fascinating exhibit of nature's magic. Salmon swimming home to their ancestral birthplace is highlighted on my list of 25 best outdoor things to do in the Fall in Seattle. But this article will give you more detail on ways to engage with Mother Earth's … [Read more...] about Ballard Locks Fish Ladder — how to discover nature’s magic

Magic Miami

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Chad and I met 25 years ago; he is like my brother.  Circumstances recently gave me 24 hours in Miami, where he currently lives.  While short by usual trip standards, this visit left my spiritual battery overflowing with energy as the plane took off into the sunset over the Everglades.Knowing the importance of nature in travel for me, and with only a few hours to make … [Read more...] about Magic Miami

How to make a nature connection in Bellevue Botanical Garden

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This article inspires a visit to Bellevue Botanical Garden. It guides how to elevate your nature connection with this 53-acre greenspace in the heart of a Seattle area urban beehive. Eleven distinct zones of botanical goodness patch together -- inviting discovery that can go deeper than the magenta hues of Fuschia lining the main lawn. My life is all about nature. I take … [Read more...] about How to make a nature connection in Bellevue Botanical Garden

Seattle Autumn — 5 inspiring walks to elevate your nature connection

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This isn't a typical list of parks in Seattle that everyone writes about. If you're seeking a wide array of ideas, check out my other article about all the outdoor things to do in Fall in Seattle. This post is designed for Seattle locals yearning for a new way to see nature in the Emerald City or visitors hoping for an authentic connection to our greener parts. Either way, … [Read more...] about Seattle Autumn — 5 inspiring walks to elevate your nature connection

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

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Seattle has been my home for over ten years, and in that time I’ve explored just about every corner of the Emerald City and areas around the Salish Sea. The pandemic offered me a gift of anchoring down and getting even more familiar with the open green spaces in our beautiful part of the world. I’ve always had a special connection to nature, but my mystic heart opened even … [Read more...] about Gardens in Seattle — the 18 best places to go into your own nature