Tidepooling in Cannon Beach

Low tides and volunteers offer a chance to learn more about all the life teeming beneath the waves.

A photo looking up at tall trees and seeing how they converge at the top

Ponder the Trees

Forest bathing is a Japanese concept that boasts mental, physical, and spiritual benefits—as well as a good excuse to return to a childlike curiosity about the world around you.

Song of Stone and Sky

At Chief Timothy Park in far eastern Washington, basalt benches set amid expansive earth blend pasts and possibilities.

Best PNW Hikes: Camassia Nature Preserve

This dog-friendly hike near Mosier in the Columbia River Gorge is best in the spring, when wildflowers cover the hills.
A stalk with several tiny purple flowers

What the Camas Flower Teaches

The understory forest dweller and popular PNW native has inspired many tales—tall and otherwise.
Liu smiles while preparing the incense bowl for the tea service. Beside her is a full set of tea ware laid out to start the the ceremony.

The Art of Tea and Conversation

At Tea Zen Teahouse in southeast Portland, Fengxia Liu provides a traditional Chinese tea ceremony steeped in history, culture, and connection.

Changing Course

The story circles at Sacajawea Historical State Park hint at all that is, was, and could be lost—or saved—by altering a river’s path.
A red strawberry is held by the top, revealing the white cone at the top.

The Story Behind Oregon’s Popular Hood Strawberries

The understory forest dweller and popular PNW native has inspired many tales—tall and otherwise.
A boardwalk winds through tall grass

A Confluence of Peregrinations and Prayers

At Cape Disappointment near the mouth of the Columbia River, Maya Lin’s walkway and boardwalk present juxtaposing journeys of discovery.

Growing Among the Mushrooms

Mushroom foraging with a guide taught me something about chanterelles—and myself.
Michael Mason rests his hand on a large tree and looks up towards its branches.

Hearing The Earth

For Michael Mason, a longtime attorney and lobbyist for Pacific Northwest tribes, home is deeply rooted in the land, history, and songs of this region.
A large wooden statue of a nutcracker stands atop a sign that says: Leavenworth, Washington, The Bavarian Village

7 Things To Do in Leavenworth this Summer

A Bavarian-style village nestled in Washington's Cascade Mountains, Leavenworth is known for its German fare, Christmas village—and outdoor adventures.
A mound of sand in Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area covered in footprints and green and orange seagrass against a bright blue sky

Shifting Sands

A trip to the Oregon Dunes unearthed the influence for Frank Herbert’s Dune—and a love of stories and nature passed down from fathers and places.
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