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
Pacific Northwest
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
Seattle to Vancouver Drive — 20 Local Stops & Border Tips
This wonderland we call the Pacific Northwest is a region with vast beauty and variety encompassing two countries and several states -- depending upon who you ask. Regardless of semantics and despite the political border, we blend commerce, history, spectacular natural beauty, and fantastic itineraries for visitors -- whether you're returning or exploring for the first time. … [Read more...] about Seattle to Vancouver Drive — 20 Local Stops & Border Tips
Seattle to Mt. Rainier Day Trip — A Local’s Slow Guide
As one of the earliest National Parks in the US, Mt. Rainier is a true standout. It's not just a mountain but an emblem that adorns Washington's license plate and dominates the horizon from both sides of the Cascade Mountains. Its unique features, such as the lakes, waterfalls, wildflowers, and pristine forests, make it a nature lover's paradise. Avoid the "meh" of day … [Read more...] about Seattle to Mt. Rainier Day Trip — A Local’s Slow Guide
Six questions to deepen your nature connection
These questions about Nature Connection are best for: Try a virtual experience with guided Nature Connection -- excellent for beginners. "How to find grounding in a forested city park" is a Forest Bathing experience that represents a Natural World conversation about opening up your inner self to nature to find grounding. Using footage in a mossy old-growth grove in … [Read more...] about Six questions to deepen your nature connection
