Forest Bathing

Usually when people think or talk about giant old-growth redwood trees they think of the massive Sequoia trees towering over the forest floor in California. What you may not know is that you can visit giant Sequoia trees right here in Oregon just 11 miles southeast of Brookings. Oregon's towering...

Sometimes we need to take a step back from life for a moment and just breathe. One of our favorite ways to relax is to get out into nature or get out of town for the weekend. For some people, planning a weekend getaway and trying to find a good place to stay can be stressful, but it doesn't have...

Sitting on the historic Johnson Creek in Portland Oregon is a treasure waiting for you to discover: the lovely wooded Leach Botanical Garden. Featuring an aerial walkway that leads through the trees, a magical stone cabin and waves of flowers that change with the seasons, the Leach Botanical...

There's something special about being in the woods surrounded by ferns and towering trees that makes me feel like I've come home. The forest floor silences your steps as you step away from life for a moment, and the smell of pine needles and recent rain transports you to a moment of total peace...

The Southern Oregon Coast is hiding a gorgeous hike most people haven't heard of: Floras Lake to Blacklock Point. Just 23 minutes south of Bandon Oregon, this hike shows off lake views, the beach, colorful cliffs, lovely coastal forest, and leads to stunning clifftop viewpoints. Floras Lake To...