It’s my passion to help you connect to soulful experiences in the Pacific Northwest — my home.
If you’re new to my website, here are four areas to get you started. Nature and meaningful moments are always top of mind when I create content — rest assured they are recommendations from the heart.
Are you new to the Pacific Northwest?
People move here for the clean air and beautiful scenery but don’t always know how to connect. This article is a great starter kit, full of easy ideas.
Elevate your nature connection.
I’ve spent my whole life in nature and know how to help you go deeper with your relationship with Mother Earth. Look for articles about how and where to do this.
Pacific Northwest destinations.
Genuine local recommendations: Seattle (including beautiful parks and gardens), Olympic Peninsula, Oregon Coast, Eastern Oregon, and mountains.
Planning help — maps, lodging, transportation.
Thoughtful information on how to get around and favorite places to stay. Helpful knowledge about ferries, trains, planes, and some epic road trips.
Elevate your nature connection.
I’ve developed a six-step process to help you make the most of your time in the healing elements of Mother Earth.
Plus, articles about recommendations on where to go to experience this technique. Hint: Parks and gardens make for excellent practice!
Pacific Northwest Destinations
Living most of my life between Oregon and Washington, I’ve got this Pacific Wonderland covered. This section provides inspiring and valuable information to make your own deeper connections — with nature, loved ones, and yourself.
These are the primary regions of geography held on this website. If you want to see more specific categories click the Destinations link in the main menu at the top of this page.
Seattle
Whether you already live in the Emerald City or plan to visit, I’ve got you covered with all the ways to experience our great city. My approach might be more nature-forward than what you see in the usual lists of things to do.
How to train from Seattle to Vancouver
Everything you need to plan your scenic train from Seattle to Vancouver — schedules, fares, service, photos, and helpful considerations. From yours truly — a lifelong Pacific Northwest local and travel expert.
Where to enjoy Seattle forest bathing in the rain
There is no better time to commune with nature spirits than in the rain — when the unseen realm is effervescent. 27 best mystical places in and around Seattle for forest bathing in the rain. Healing and well-being are closer than you think.
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How to make a nature connection in Seattle’s Ravenna Park.
A how-to guide, including my favorite mystical places, bridges you to a Ravenna Park nature connection with Seattle’s iconic ravine wilderness.
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Ballard Locks Fish Ladder — how to discover nature’s magic
Detailed guide (includes video) showing you how to open up a genuine nature connection at Ballard Locks Fish Ladder.
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Washington State
Washington State offers such diversity, from the plush Olympic Peninsula to the bavarian charm of Leavenworth in the Cascade Mountains. If you see it here, it’s because I think you’ll be inspired too.
25 Hidden Oregon and Washington hotels — unique places to stay
I’ve done the work for you — locating and vetting 25 hidden Oregon and Washington hotels won’t appear in usual online searches of places to stay in the Pacific Northwest.
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My favorite unique Pacific Northwest hotels — a winter list of places to stay
My favorite Pacific Northwest hotels and places to stay that offer unique experiences in Oregon and Washington State. Includes lots of Tiktok videos!
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Fall in Seattle — 25 of the best outdoor things to do
Autumn leaves, parks and art, my curated list of 25 outdoor things to do to enjoy Fall in Seattle. Includes lots of photos, an interactive map, and many of my Tiktok videos.
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Quinault Loop Trail — nature’s magic in an Olympic Peninsula rainforest
My favorite all-in-one trail on the Olympic Peninsula. Quinault Loop Trail is the best way to explore a pristine Washington State rainforest — especially if you’re short on time.
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Oregon
Ah, my homeland of Oregon! My family has lived in and around the state for generations. Although I was born and lived my early adult life in Portland, most of my content is about the vast diversity of beautiful nature in the Beaver State.
How to see Newport, Oregon, in one day
This one-day itinerary to Newport, Oregon, is terrific because you can experience the “greatest hits” of the Oregon Coast in a concentrated area. Enjoy a vibrant harbor, a world-class Aquarium, two lighthouses, a historic beach, and ancient forests in a nature-forward manner that’s great for the soul.
25 Hidden Oregon and Washington hotels — unique places to stay
I’ve done the work for you — locating and vetting 25 hidden Oregon and Washington hotels won’t appear in usual online searches of places to stay in the Pacific Northwest.
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How to find magic at Oswald West State Park
Oregon Coast icon near Cannon Beach. My personal guide to quick, intermediate, and all-day hikes. Includes old-growth, creeks, beach, cliff views, and nature’s magic.
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10 Oregon Coast hikes to reclaim the soul
The ten best Oregon Coast hikes to balance time with the spirits of nature. All my local knowledge, includes videos, interactive maps, and photos.
Oregon Coast
My attraction to the sea started with regular family visits to the Oregon Coast as a child that turned into a lifetime of exploring up and down the entire 363-mile shore of the Pacific Ocean. Use years of knowledge offered in my articles to find your unique places in Oregon Coast nature.
How to see Newport, Oregon, in one day
This one-day itinerary to Newport, Oregon, is terrific because you can experience the “greatest hits” of the Oregon Coast in a concentrated area. Enjoy a vibrant harbor, a world-class Aquarium, two lighthouses, a historic beach, and ancient forests in a nature-forward manner that’s great for the soul.
How to find magic at Oswald West State Park
Oregon Coast icon near Cannon Beach. My personal guide to quick, intermediate, and all-day hikes. Includes old-growth, creeks, beach, cliff views, and nature’s magic.
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10 Oregon Coast hikes to reclaim the soul
The ten best Oregon Coast hikes to balance time with the spirits of nature. All my local knowledge, includes videos, interactive maps, and photos.
My favorite things to do in Seaside, Oregon
My favorite things to do in Seaside, Oregon, including an interactive map for eating, drinking, and wandering along the Oregon Coast.
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