Read more for Leaf-peeping, jumping salmon, brilliant colors, joyful flowers, cleansing rain, forest bathing, installment art, urban walks, mindfulness meditation, and setting emotions adrift in local waters. Also known as, a fantastic Fall in Seattle. Includes map and videos. Fall in Seattle is my favorite time of year. The weather holds out well into October. Crisp, cool … [Read more...] about How to enjoy Fall in Seattle — 30 of the best outdoor things to do
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Where to enjoy Seattle forest bathing in the rain
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 Where to enjoy Seattle forest bathing in the rain
Ballard Locks Balance
There is a magical place in Seattle where freshwater meets the salty Salish Sea. It might stand as a reminder to integrate different parts of life for positive results. And it also is the scene of an ageold tale, since time immemorial. The Ballard Locks and adjacent Fish Ladder is a fascinating integration of engineering marvels facilitating travel, miracles of nature, and … [Read more...] about Ballard Locks Balance
Ballard Locks Fish Ladder — how to discover nature’s magic
This article inspires a visit to Ballard Locks Fish Ladder. It guides how to elevate your nature connection with this fascinating exhibit of nature's magic. Salmon swimming home to their ancestral birthplace is highlighted on my list of 25 best outdoor things to do in the Fall in Seattle. But this article will give you more detail on ways to engage with Mother Earth's … [Read more...] about Ballard Locks Fish Ladder — how to discover nature’s magic
How to make a nature connection in Bellevue Botanical Garden
This article inspires a visit to Bellevue Botanical Garden. It guides how to elevate your nature connection with this 53-acre greenspace in the heart of a Seattle area urban beehive. Eleven distinct zones of botanical goodness patch together -- inviting discovery that can go deeper than the magenta hues of Fuschia lining the main lawn. My life is all about nature. I take … [Read more...] about How to make a nature connection in Bellevue Botanical Garden
