Aspire

Just like Cascade peaks, evergreen conifers, and moss-covered everything, waterfalls are an integral component of the Pacific Northwest landscape. But beyond their trance-inducing natural beauty, waterfalls beckon us to them on a primal level. As a potential source of water and food, the sound of a…

Winter is an exhilarating time in the Bellevue, Washington area to experience the outdoors. Bellevue’s year round mild weather is regulated by the Pacific Ocean, which remains relatively even in temperature throughout the year, making for ideal outdoor recreation every single weekend of the year…

Bellevue has reimagined ways to creatively explore the Pacific Northwest waters for aquatic adventure, relaxation, and inspiration. Whether you have a few hours or a few days, the beach parks of Bellevue offer fresh ways to see Lake Washington. Meydenbauer Bay Park From the tiered landscape and…

My girlfriend, Natalie, was finishing graduate studies at a university in the desert southwest while I remained in Seattle, anchored at work. We were reuniting for a weekend, pining for nature and outdoor activities. Our selected destination was an almost unbelievably short jaunt for me: Bellevue, a…