The Oregon Coast is a mystical place that sticks with you if you’re open to it. I’m still pondering my time at Heceta Head Lighthouse, which I wrote about a few weeks back. Even though it was over a month ago, I continue working on an internal conversation weaving through the fabric of my travels. An early blog post of mine way back in 2019 (which seems like … [Read more...] about What does access to nature really mean, and can it help save the planet?
Pacific Northwest
Olympic Peninsula road trip — 3-day epic winter tour
This is an updated version of an article originally published January, 2020.Washington State is a diverse land with topography ranging from high desert to fierce waves crashing against soft agate beaches. In the northwest corner of the state is the majestic and remote feeling Olympic Peninsula. Often dubbed the rainiest place in the United States, this area is home to the only … [Read more...] about Olympic Peninsula road trip — 3-day epic winter tour
Seattle in November — 10 easy ways to find a nature connection
Mud puddles the size of cars are not an uncommon sight in the down season of the Pacific Northwest. When the wind howls and rains fly sideways it can feel like entering into another realm. And with a few more minutes of darkness each day, it might seem like the world is closing in. But November in Seattle can be full of a regenerative spirit, refueling your soul with subtle … [Read more...] about Seattle in November — 10 easy ways to find a nature connection
Overnight at Heceta Head Lighthouse — a favorite Oregon Coast experience
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
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
