Read more for Leaf-peeping, jumping salmon, brilliant colors, joyful flowers, cleansing rain, forest bathing, installment art, urban walks, mindfulness meditation, and setting emotions adrift in local waters. Also known as, a fantastic Fall in Seattle. Includes map and videos. Fall in Seattle is my favorite time of year. The weather holds out well into October. Crisp, cool … [Read more...] about How to enjoy Fall in Seattle — 30 of the best outdoor things to do
Washington State
How to make a remarkable Seattle to Mt Rainier day trip — all the best information
As one of the earliest National Parks in the US, Mt. Rainier is a true standout. It's not just a mountain but an emblem that adorns Washington's license plate and dominates the horizon from both sides of the Cascade Mountains. Its unique features, such as the lakes, waterfalls, wildflowers, and pristine forests, make it a nature lover's paradise. Avoid the "meh" of day … [Read more...] about How to make a remarkable Seattle to Mt Rainier day trip — all the best information
Seattle to North Cascades National Park — how to plan an epic road trip
This article will help you plan a remarkable road trip from Seattle to North Cascades National Park -- including the greatest hits of Washington State jewels like Winthrop, Leavenworth, and Snoqualmie Falls. Best for first-time visitors or those with limited time (less than four days) in Seattle and the Cascade Mountains. Whether visiting for the first time or a … [Read more...] about Seattle to North Cascades National Park — how to plan an epic road trip
ShiShi Beach Trail photo meditation
I hopped in my car this week and drove to the Olympic Peninsula. While I love living in the Emerald City, sometimes it's healing and powerful to make a clean break away from the hustle and bustle represented by the sea of highrises towering over the Space Needle. My destination was the Makah (Ma - caw) Indian Reservation, on the very tip of the Peninsula. The current … [Read more...] about ShiShi Beach Trail photo meditation
Lake Crescent Lodge — let the soul float in nature’s magic
The blue depths of Lake Crescent cleanse the soul. The lake that formed millions of years ago as glaciers sliced through the terrain continues to inspire the freedom to wander -- in mind, body, and spirit. Fir trees cascade from steep peaks to the gravelly banks that welcome the slow laps of pristine glacial melt-off. The 12-mile-long lake is perhaps the flagship welcome … [Read more...] about Lake Crescent Lodge — let the soul float in nature’s magic
