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How to plan an epic Oregon Coast road trip

August 12, 2025 by Matthew

Sunset on the OREGON COAST.

This article about planning an Oregon Coast road trip is for you if: An Oregon Coast road trip can be sublime when the connection with the natural world aligns just right. But putting together the right itinerary to capture the essence of a pristine 363-mile coastline can be tricky -- especially for those who earnestly appreciate all the healing properties nature provides. … [Read more...] about How to plan an epic Oregon Coast road trip

The best things to do in Yachats Oregon

May 6, 2025 by Matthew

A favorite thing to do in Yachats Oregon is wander along the rocky coastline. Here we see a bunch of purple flowers with the surf crashing on the rocks in the background. The sky is blue.

Lighthouse to Sealions, this guide -- from a Pacific Northwest local -- delivers all the best things to do in Yachats, Oregon. You'll get as many answers if you ask long-time Pacific Northwest locals about the best Oregon Coast Towns to visit. The scenic 363-mile outline that follows the Pacific Ocean is as varied as the varieties of moss in the coastal forests. Click here … [Read more...] about The best things to do in Yachats Oregon

Six questions to deepen your nature connection

March 6, 2025 by Matthew

A red mushroom with black dots underneath shows how delicate a nature connection can be. In this case, the tiny mushroom is surrounded by brown decaying fir needles, moss and a fading leaf.

These questions about Nature Connection are best for: Try a virtual experience with guided Nature Connection -- excellent for beginners. "How to find grounding in a forested city park" is a Forest Bathing experience that represents a Natural World conversation about opening up your inner self to nature to find grounding. Using footage in a mossy old-growth grove in … [Read more...] about Six questions to deepen your nature connection

Forest Bathing Seattle

February 19, 2025 by Matthew

A view down a gravel roadway while Forest Bathing in Seattle's Washington Park Arboretum in February. The trees are dormant but the rhododendrons show off their twisted trunks holding their canopy of leaves up toward the gray sky.

Introduction: Learn what impedes, supports, and transforms you through Forest Bathing in Seattle. Healing, wellness, and empowerment await. Are you stuck in the hamster wheel of daily life, yearning for change but unsure where to start? Are life circumstances overwhelming you, leaving you feeling lost and anxious? Is there a background static of uncertainty holding you … [Read more...] about Forest Bathing Seattle

Forest Bathing for Beginners

February 12, 2025 by Matthew

A person walks on a trail, beginning a forest bathing experience amongst giant Douglas fir trees. The moss lined trail winds through trees of all sizes, with moss-drenched branches rising up to the gray sky.

Welcome to a simple and proven guide that teaches you how to quiet your mind, manage emotions for better outcomes, and trust your intuition more. Are you interested in Forest Bathing (known as Shinrin Yoku) but unsure how to begin unlocking a deeper connection to the Natural World? This comprehensive guide, written by a Pacific Northwest mystic, offers simple and proven … [Read more...] about Forest Bathing for Beginners

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