Branches & Breath
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Around the World in Trees with Casey Clapp
Join a global tree tour at Hoyt Arboretum with arborist Casey Clapp and discover rare, ancient, and surprising trees from six continents.
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A Symphony in Green: Forest Bathing with Hemlock and Alder on the Steam Donkey Loop
There’s nothing quite like stepping out of the car, breathing in that distinct, earthy forest air, and feeling the shift in your nervous system. For a forest bather,…
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The Emerald Reckoning: Oregon’s Ash Trees Are Under Siege
A silent crisis is unfolding in Oregon’s forests. A tiny green beetle—barely half an inch long—is poised to change the landscape forever – impacting the Oregon ecological system…
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Solstice Magic in the Mossy Green: Forest Bathing on Steam Donkey Trail
On the longest day of the year, I found myself exactly where I needed to be—on the Steam Donkey Trail in the lush embrace of the Tillamook State…
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Unplugging and Reconnecting: My Magical Afternoon in Oregon’s “Wanderland” Rainforest
Remember that feeling of truly letting go? Of quiet contemplation, surrounded by nature’s embrace? That’s exactly what I found recently on a winding journey along Highways 26 and…
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A Soulful Forest Bathing Journey at Hagg Lake
Lately, I’ve been diving deeper into the practice of forest bathing—reading more about how to do it mindfully and exploring what each type of sensory activity can offer.…
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“Forest bathing is the art of immersing yourself in nature, using all your senses to soak in the sights, sounds, and scents of the forest—bringing calm to the mind and healing to the body.”