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When You Hike, You Become the Hike
You leave for the woods before sunrise,or curious to climb with the sun.Your muscles, bones, even the tiny nervesall want to be inside the green:feeling breeze, morning dew, freshness of green leaves,fragrance of soil, capturing every view. As you hike through the deep woods,The forest leaves no part of you untouched.You become the hike: one… Continue reading
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The Story Behind Snoqualmie Falls: Beauty, Power, and the Spirit of the Land
Amidst the enchanting beauty of clumps of emerald trees and lush, moss-covered hills in the countryside outside Seattle, Washington, lies a place of magic: Snoqualmie Falls, nestled between Snoqualmie and Fall City. Journeying along the winding, rugged country roads brought back nostalgic memories of the charming landscapes of my beloved homeland, Sri Lanka. Above all,… Continue reading
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The Soul of Boutique Towns on Charming Whidbey Island in Washington
On a cold December morning, we broke free from the everyday bustle of our corner of the Pacific Northwest and drove north along scenic routes. As the city slowly softened behind us, we crossed the illustrious Deception Pass, where the horizon widened and nature began to speak through rugged ocean cliffs, high-arched bridges, and quiet… Continue reading
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