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The Wild Cure: Healing in the Heart of Nature

May 20, 2026 by Matthew Kessi

A hiker using the techniques outlined in The Wild Cure looks over a plank platform down toward a skunk cabbage while pondering ways to heal in Nature using the inspiration of the rich textures of the plants below, including the sprinkling fronds of cattails next to the dark black of pond water.

Before we begin: This writing is accompanied by photos of a nature walk through the stunning Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island (near Seattle). I spent almost four hours wandering the beautiful spring version of the two-mile trail that weaves through 17 different botanical zones, using the Kinship Questions featured in my recent book, The Wild Cure: The Forgotten Medicine to … [Read more...] about The Wild Cure: Healing in the Heart of Nature

Oregon Coast Road Trip — A Local’s Slow, Nature-First Guide

August 12, 2025 by Matthew Kessi

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 Oregon Coast Road Trip — A Local’s Slow, Nature-First Guide

The best things to do in Yachats Oregon

May 6, 2025 by Matthew Kessi

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

How to find magic at Oswald West State Park

December 17, 2024 by Matthew Kessi

Matthew Kessi leans against an old growth sitka spruce tree on the Oregon Coast at Oswald West State Park. He's wearing black raingear head to toe that appears very wet, with a striped colored hat. There are roots from another smaller tree and green fir branches hanging down into the shot.

Oswald West State Park seems to have it all. Old-growth giants greet visitors, ushering them through a dramatic canopy of texture and light to a beach – an alchemy of sand, rocks, and drift logs. Creeks flow to the Pacific Ocean, and 14 trails meander the rugged topography. Most people rush directly to the iconic Short Sand Beach, but way more magic is possible. This … [Read more...] about How to find magic at Oswald West State Park

Great destinations for nature connection — Global top 15

July 3, 2024 by Matthew Kessi

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

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