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 new things. One … [Read more...] about Overnight at Heceta Head Lighthouse — a favorite Oregon Coast experience
Coastal Areas
Yachats, Oregon Coastal dreaming
The Oregon Coast is a wild place where a little something exists for everyone. The relatively uncrowded narrow strip of land between wilderness made up of a series of National Forest timberland and frothing ocean swells smashing against the shoreline allow the heart to open and wander. There seems no better place to experience this euphoric balance than Yachats, … [Read more...] about Yachats, Oregon Coastal dreaming
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
The best way to revive in a Salish Sea day trip — Bainbridge Island and the Kitsap Peninsula
These are challenging times. I won’t give specific negativities airtime in this article, but it’s hard to deny the calamities that seem to exist in every corner of our local atmosphere and across the globe. When I get the urge to just bury my head into the sand, I know it’s time to reconnect with the land. What do I mean by reconnecting with the … [Read more...] about The best way to revive in a Salish Sea day trip — Bainbridge Island and the Kitsap Peninsula
8 of the best things to do on Whidbey Island
In the heart of the magical Salish Sea lies an island steeped in rich history. Growing up in Oregon, I didn’t know much about Whidbey Island until my friend Jerry showed me photos of a visit to friends living in a tiny farmhouse amidst a flowing field of overgrown greens — sporadic flowers pushing their way through the noise to reach the sun. Since then, I’ve always had a rich … [Read more...] about 8 of the best things to do on Whidbey Island
