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Bright pink azalea blossoms bring life to a garden in Seattle. The delicate red pistols project out from the flowers and bright green foliage is blurred out in the background.

Gardens in Seattle — the 18 best places to go into your own nature

Matthew
May 25, 2022

Find your own connection to nature in 18 of the best gardens in Seattle — my personal favorites. Includes interactive map of the Salish Sea area.

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There are so many gardens in Seattle that make for great outdoor things to do. here a bee is on a red flower with yellow center while other plants are out of focus in the background.

Seattle in Summer — the best outdoor things to do

Matthew
May 10, 2022

Emerald City in Summer? Much warmer! Pack a picnic and follow this list of the 20 best outdoor things to do in Seattle. Includes interactive map.

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The St. Johns Bridge rises up toward Forest Park in Portland. There are a few cars coming and going.

Seattle to Portland drive — road trip planner to make the day unique

Matthew
December 8, 2021

Tired of the slog between Portland and Seattle on I5? First time in the Pacific Northwest and wanting to see sights along the drive? Check out this list of fun local detours along the route between these two largest cities of Oregon and Washington State.

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This shot shows Seattle in November with the trees around the Seattle Center changing leaves and dropping them with the Space Needle hovering above in cloudy skies. In the foreground is the International Fountain spraying water streams in every direction, with the water bubbling down to the drain, which is red brick color.

Seattle in November — 10 easy ways to include nature in exploration

Matthew
November 3, 2021

My favorite ways to explore Seattle in November. Old-growth forests to sweeping seashores, learn how to “nature” the gray away.

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An array of harvest gourds are piled up on some straw bales against a gray wood barn.

Fall in Seattle — 25 of the best outdoor things to do

Matthew
September 15, 2021

Autumn leaves, parks and art, my curated list of 25 outdoor things to do to enjoy Fall in Seattle. Includes lots of photos and an interactive map.

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The Seattle waterfront seen through a metal opening in a Washington State Ferry. The water reflects the pinkish glow of the sunset sky.

My favorite places in Seattle through the lens of the Major Arcana of tarot

Matthew
September 1, 2021

A story about my spiritual connection to Seattle, brought to life through photos of my favorite places in the Emerald City.

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I would like to acknowledge that much of my inspiration comes from living on the traditional land of the first people of Seattle, the Duwamish People past and present and honor with gratitude the land itself and the Duwamish Tribe.

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