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Great destinations for nature connection — Global top 15

July 3, 2024 by Matthew

A tree drapes over a leaf covered lawn in a park in Seattle.

This article will help you plan transformational nature travel and provide 15 inspiring destinations across the globe to practice a deepening nature connection.Have you ever returned from traveling, only to feel like you need a vacation from your vacation? Did you go somewhere that was hyped on social media but only felt meh? Or, you connected with Nature on a fantastic … [Read more...] about Great destinations for nature connection — Global top 15

Hidden Hotels of the PNW

October 23, 2022 by Matthew

Frenchglen hotel is a hidden gem in the PNW. The sun is out with blue sky and the hotel sits along the road -- paved with yellow stripes. Poplar trees surround the wooden historical building.

Oregon’s wild “outback” territory remains widely unknown, overshadowed by icons like Bend, Crater Lake, and the Coast.  But if you’re willing to listen, the wide open spaces of Eastern Oregon can teach you how to slow down and pay attention to rewarding possibilities in travel.Harney County, population 7310, quietly hosts the majestic beauty of Malheur National Wildlife … [Read more...] about Hidden Hotels of the PNW

Wallowa Lake Tramway — Eagle Cap Wilderness magic

August 24, 2022 by Matthew

View from the summit of Wallowa Lake Tramway. The blue lake is in the background with the rolling farmland of Joseph in the background. There are two white gondolas gliding on black cables.

The Wallowa Lake Tramway is your ticket to the alpine wonderland of Eagle Cap Wilderness. A unique opportunity awaits to experience Oregon's highest concentration of mountain peaks (over 8,000 feet). This area of Eastern Oregon, with thrilling views of Joseph, is known as the "Little Switzerland" of Oregon. On a clear day, witness the beauty of four states (Oregon, … [Read more...] about Wallowa Lake Tramway — Eagle Cap Wilderness magic

Wallowa Lake Lodge — a good night’s sleep in Eastern Oregon’s alpine wilderness

August 10, 2022 by Matthew

Beautiful Wallowa Lake with deep blue water and rising mountain peaks in the background.

There are many ways to engage nature in the Pacific Northwest, but I ask you this question: Are you ready to go deeper in your connection with Mother Earth? Some may ask, what is the best way to foster a meaningful relationship with the natural world if you're not camping? Under the towering Wallowa Mountains, situated at the edge of a pristine alpine lake, might be the … [Read more...] about Wallowa Lake Lodge — a good night’s sleep in Eastern Oregon’s alpine wilderness

Journey to Joseph, Oregon — spirit of the Wallowa Mountains

June 16, 2021 by Matthew

A barn near Joseph, Oregon sits on green grassland just in front of the Wallowa Mountains in Eastern Oregon. There are cattle grazing and wood posts create the fencing.

Oregon is a beautiful state, making for excellent road trips and journeys of exploration. The state offers diversity in many different examples of life, from edgy Portland and the fabulous food scene to quiet Western towns in Central Oregon. And when I ponder my favorite destinations in the state, my heart immediately swells at the thought of visiting Joseph, Oregon, in the … [Read more...] about Journey to Joseph, Oregon — spirit of the Wallowa Mountains

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