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Where to stay to connect with the land in the Pacific Northwest

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Happy St. Patrick's Day! I grew up with a keen sense of my Irish heritage, where it wasn't a suggestion to wear green on March 17th but a requirement. And as I've traveled to the old sod many times over the years, I appreciate the connection kept alive between us in the "new world" and those who remained to keep the home fires burning. My ​Zoom-guided nature … [Read more...] about Where to stay to connect with the land in the Pacific Northwest

How keeping present shapes a soulful nature experience in the desert.

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I'm still beaming with desert vibes from my recent visit to see family near Tucson, Arizona. A highlight of the trip was accompanying my Aunt Georgia to Saguaro National Park. This is a favorite of hers, and I'd never been, so we jumped in her Prius, took open back roads, and headed for the park on a brilliant blue sky, 75-degree day. When we entered the park, I felt … [Read more...] about How keeping present shapes a soulful nature experience in the desert.

Six fears distracting you from a deeper nature connection

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We hold a treasure chest of internal programming that propels us to connect with the Natural World. Reminders pop up daily with things we know we love: waves on a sandy beach, waterfalls, the colors of autumn leaves, and baby animals. Everyone nods in conversations about my mission to help humans reunite with the land. Grounding in nature in ways that empower a renaissance … [Read more...] about Six fears distracting you from a deeper nature connection

Why grounding in nature is essential to travel well.

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In 1995, I worked in the lost luggage center for an airline at Portland International Airport (PDX). Eileen was a fiery redhead standing next to me, and we worked the swing shift — a time of day when baggage tended to go missing. Passengers weary from travel would burst into the office with unpredictable coping attitudes. One evening, a frequent traveler was so upset about … [Read more...] about Why grounding in nature is essential to travel well.