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Experience the rich Washington rainforest wonderland at Lake Quinault Lodge

July 6, 2022 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

Moving to Seattle — 9 great ways to connect with Washington

July 21, 2021 by Matthew

This panoramic view of the skyline of Seattle includes the Space Needle and the Columbia Center amongst other prominent buildings. The lush blue water of the Salish Sea is rolling with gentle waves while two kayakers in bright colored boats navigate the gentle waters.

Post summary: a helpful list of easy ways to connect with nature for those new or moving to Seattle Seattle has been my home for ten years now. The abundance of nature in every direction inspires me everyday — flowing waterways, majestic mountain peaks and green textures all combine to form a rich fabric of organic goodness.  My life living in the Capitol Hill … [Read more...] about Moving to Seattle — 9 great ways to connect with Washington

Day trips from Seattle — 16 of the best getaways

July 1, 2021 by Matthew

Big Four Mountain commands this landscape photo with patches of snow amongst fir forests and a mowed meadow in the foreground.

Early morning day trips from Seattle can be the perfect salve to the soul. The stress of traffic is lulled away with the aspirations of exploring and experiencing all the magic the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Even thirty minutes into the voyage, the ratio of concrete to green vastly adjusts to fir trees and roadside patches of local shrubs. With a little more time, open … [Read more...] about Day trips from Seattle — 16 of the best getaways

Superhost pro tips for the best Washington State Airbnb experience

January 27, 2021 by Matthew

My world is completely based around travel. Not only have I flown across the globe countless times, I’ve also operated what I like to think is the best Washington State Airbnb experience from my home in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. I started in 2015 and earned Superhost status within a few months. Since then, providing hospitality to people from all over the planet has … [Read more...] about Superhost pro tips for the best Washington State Airbnb experience

Emerging through the smoke towards renewal

September 13, 2020 by Matthew

A Smokey the Bear brown medal with beige print. It is a circle and he is in the middle looking directly toward the audience.

I loved Smokey the Bear growing up — probably because his story of renewal was inspiring to me. Out of the charcoal of a tinderbox forest fire in New Mexico, he was rescued, made a “spokes-bear”, and inspired generations to come. I remember Smokey saying, “Only YOU can prevent forest fires.” So I wonder, as my beloved Pacific Northwest burns in so many different fires and the … [Read more...] about Emerging through the smoke towards renewal

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