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Plan an Olympic Peninsula Road Trip — A Local’s Slow Guide

July 25, 2026 by Matthew

Destinations of splendor. A beach scene of the Pacific Ocean waves crashing on the fine sandy beach with two large rocky islands in the background with fir trees growing on top.

This article about planning an Olympic Peninsula road trip is for you if: Best for first-time visitors or those with limited time (less than four days) on the Olympic Peninsula.    There's a deeper way to travel — and to live. The slow, nature-forward way of moving I describe here isn't … [Read more...] about Plan an Olympic Peninsula Road Trip — A Local’s Slow Guide

Seattle Forest Bathing in the Rain: 27 Mystical Places to Go

July 20, 2026 by Matthew

Forest bathing in Seattle is a delight when the light shines through the collection of fir trees like in this photo with a spruce and younger hemlock tree with moss dangling from the branches.

The wet season in Seattle can feel oppressive. Growing up in the Pacific Northwest and connecting with nature from an early age, I enjoy the healing and well-being that comes from forest bathing – rain or shine. But sometimes, this glee for mud puddles and wet cedar branches feels unique.   Now you might be looking outside your window, watching vast droplets of … [Read more...] about Seattle Forest Bathing in the Rain: 27 Mystical Places to Go

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

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

Experience the rich Washington rainforest wonderland at Lake Quinault Lodge

December 17, 2024 by Matthew

The impressive view of Lake Quinault Lodge shows the cedar shake siding and green shutters contrasting with the blue sky above.

Are you looking for a place where you can get away from it all -- while still being within a reasonable drive from the population centers around Seattle and Portland? Does the thought of waterlogged goodness inside a temperate Washington State rainforest wonderland open your heart a little wider? Lake Quinault Lodge, in the Olympic National Forest, awaits to fulfill your … [Read more...] about Experience the rich Washington rainforest wonderland at Lake Quinault Lodge

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

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