Are you looking to get away to a magical place, where old growth douglas fir tower above canyons flowing with alpine water? Is time limited on an epic journey around the Olympic Peninsula? Do you want access to pristine nature just steps away from a cozy lodge? If the answer is yes to any (or all) of these questions, head for the (Lake) Quinault Loop Trail in … [Read more...] about Quinault Loop Trail — nature’s magic in an Olympic Peninsula rainforest
Pacific Northwest
Gardens in Seattle — the 18 best places to go into your own nature
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
Seattle in Summer — the best outdoor things to do
It feels like we wait all year for vibrant sunshine to grace our foreheads and the daylight to last past 9 PM. It’s the perfect time of year to truly enjoy the best outdoor Seattle Summer things to do. While the local joke that ‘the rain doesn’t stop until the day after the 4th of July in Seattle’ feels true for many years, the warmer weather and longer days encourage discovery … [Read more...] about Seattle in Summer — the best outdoor things to do
My favorite things to do in Seaside, Oregon
My family has visited the Oregon Coast since before I can remember, and Seaside, Oregon was one of the favorites -- along with Cannon Beach. The proximity to our home near Portland (about ninety minutes) was convenient for a family drive, but there were also so many different things to do in Seaside, Oregon. In high school and college, my friends and I would pile into our cars … [Read more...] about My favorite things to do in Seaside, Oregon
The best Oregon Coast towns to visit
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 The best Oregon Coast towns to visit
