My mom and her siblings grew up on the edge of a vast green space, where old-growth timber hugged primitive deer trails, and a zoo served up elephants and bears in “old school” cages of concrete and iron. It was wilderness back then when Tacoma’s North End was largely undeveloped. Their log cabin overlooked the flowing lawns of Point Defiance Park and was just high enough in … [Read more...] about Point Defiance Park — the best day in Tacoma wilderness
Parks and Gardens
How to make a nature connection in Seattle’s Ravenna Park.
There is plenty of information about Ravenna Park, but not as much about how to make an authentic nature connection with this iconic Seattle wilderness. Mature 100-year-old trees fill a dramatic ravine that awaits your exploration in ways that can help you genuinely rediscover the life energy around you. This curated Mystic Nature Experience offers you my favorite magical … [Read more...] about How to make a nature connection in Seattle’s Ravenna Park.
How to make a nature connection in Bellevue Botanical Garden
This article inspires a visit to Bellevue Botanical Garden. It guides how to elevate your nature connection with this 53-acre greenspace in the heart of a Seattle area urban beehive. Eleven distinct zones of botanical goodness patch together -- inviting discovery that can go deeper than the magenta hues of Fuschia lining the main lawn. My life is all about nature. I take … [Read more...] about How to make a nature connection in Bellevue Botanical Garden
Fall in Seattle — 25 of the best outdoor things to do
This article helps you find the right way to enjoy the outdoors during Fall in Seattle. It won't be the same things everyone writes about. In addition to a thoughtful offering of the "where," I provide you with the "how" by including six fundamentals to make a better nature connection. This list of 25 favorite Fall in Seattle outdoor things to do is grouped into five … [Read more...] about Fall in Seattle — 25 of the best outdoor things to do
Seattle Autumn — 5 inspiring walks to elevate your nature connection
This isn't a typical list of parks in Seattle that everyone writes about. If you're seeking a wide array of ideas, check out my other article about all the outdoor things to do in Fall in Seattle. This post is designed for Seattle locals yearning for a new way to see nature in the Emerald City or visitors hoping for an authentic connection to our greener parts. Either way, … [Read more...] about Seattle Autumn — 5 inspiring walks to elevate your nature connection