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Experience the rich Washington rainforest wonderland at Lake Quinault Lodge

December 17, 2024 by Matthew

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

Are you looking for a place where you can get away from it all -- while still being within a reasonable drive from the population centers around Seattle and Portland? Does the thought of waterlogged goodness inside a temperate Washington State rainforest wonderland open your heart a little wider? Lake Quinault Lodge, in the Olympic National Forest, awaits to fulfill your … [Read more...] about Experience the rich Washington rainforest wonderland at Lake Quinault Lodge

Lake Crescent Lodge — let the soul float in nature’s magic

July 17, 2023 by Matthew

Two brown rocking chairs sit peacefully on a small entry porch outside a cabin at Lake Crescent Lodge. Three large fronds of Sword Fern rise up to the deck as a hanging begonia pot clings to the rafter. The double hung windows reflect the hundred year old charm of this cabin.

The blue depths of Lake Crescent cleanse the soul. The lake that formed millions of years ago as glaciers sliced through the terrain continues to inspire the freedom to wander -- in mind, body, and spirit. Fir trees cascade from steep peaks to the gravelly banks that welcome the slow laps of pristine glacial melt-off. The 12-mile-long lake is perhaps the flagship welcome … [Read more...] about Lake Crescent Lodge — let the soul float in nature’s magic

My favorite unique Pacific Northwest hotels — a winter list of places to stay

October 5, 2022 by Matthew

The lobby of the Society Hotel is a cozy place to sit and read. There is afire roaring and shelves of books. Comfortable looking couches and chairs are strategically placed throughout the room.

NEW: Look for my TikTok videos of eight featured places to stay. Warning... I'm in them! Contrary to popular belief, the year's slow season can be a great time to visit the Pacific Northwest. Fewer crowds and a quieter beauty leave more space to connect with nature and spirit. Although the main holidays are often obvious moments to seek getaways, drivable weekends away for no … [Read more...] about My favorite unique Pacific Northwest hotels — a winter list of places to stay

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

September 28, 2022 by Matthew

Silver salmon swim through a blue tinted viewing window at the Ballard Locks Fish Ladder.

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

Overnight at Heceta Head Lighthouse — a favorite Oregon Coast experience

October 27, 2021 by Matthew

Oregon Coast scene featuring Heceta Head Lighthouse and the nearby Bed and Breakfast with layers of surf floating in and pounding on the rocks. The mountains rise up, covered in evergreen trees.

Visiting the Oregon Coast is coming home for me.  I’ve only ever known the waves crashing on the sand or spitting up through rock stacks.  The salty mist seems to cover everything with a sticky resin that helps me connect to the wild beauty of the State that raised me.  I set out on an adventure from Seattle to re-engage my longing to connect with familiar and … [Read more...] about Overnight at Heceta Head Lighthouse — a favorite Oregon Coast experience

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