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
Things to do
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 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
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
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
