The best meditation we know is trail running on this Mind&Body Monday. It brings the same reward as meditation without the sitting still part. #GiffordPinchotNationalForest . . . #Mind&BodyMonday #trailrunning #washingtontrails #giffordpinchot #zen

The best meditation we know is trail running on this Mind&Body Monday. It brings the same reward as meditation without the sitting still part. #GiffordPinchotNationalForest . . . #Mind&BodyMonday #trailrunning #washingtontrails #giffordpinchot #zen

This is Lake Crescent, where the the Olympic Adventure Trail marathon (GOAT) ends on Sept. 7, 2019. Who's with me? greatoatrun.org . . . #goatrun #olympicpeninsula #trailmarathons #portangeles #visitolympicpeninsula #westarttoday

Mind, body and soul. Enter to win two nights at Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort and soak in natural mineral springs and mountain air! ow.ly/so5T50n5hsj . . . #hotsprings #Ainsworthhotsprings #getaway #Britishcolumbia #soakersrule #romanticgetaway

Mind, body and soul. Enter to win two nights at Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort and soak in natural mineral springs and mountain air! ow.ly/so5T50n5hsj . . . #hotsprings #Ainsworthhotsprings #getaway #Britishcolumbia #soakersrule #romanticgetaway

Mind, body and soul. Enter to win two nights at Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort and soak in natural mineral springs and mountain air! ow.ly/so5T50n5hsj . . . #hotsprings #Ainsworthhotsprings #getaway #Britishcolumbia #soakersrule #romanticgetaway

Mind, body, soul. Enter to win two nights at Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort and soak in natural mineral springs and mountain air! ow.ly/zkd350n8rAD . . . #hotsprings #Ainsworthhotsprings #Britishcolumbia #soakersrule #romanticgetaway

Mind, body and soul. Enter to win two nights at Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort and soak in natural mineral springs and mountain air! ow.ly/so5T50n5hsj . . . #hotsprings #Ainsworthhotsprings #getaway #Britishcumbia #soakersrule #getaway #mindbodysoul

On the eve of St. Paddy's, it's time to get back to your Ar'ish roots and bake your gran's soda bread. This lovely example from Blackbird Bakery on Bainbridge Island. Slainte! . . . #FoodieFriday #blackbirdbakery #sodabread #stpatricksday #inBainbridge #irishbakers #bainbridge

Time to unplug? Here are our top 5 small towns in Washington in which to unwind—either for a weekend, a month or a lifetime. ow.ly/CKip50niEt3 . . . #WashingtonDestinations #smalltowns #unplug #smalltownWashington #washingtontravel #topfivesmalltowns

Waterfalls can be used to generate power ... within. Here are trips along Washington scenic byways to find waterfalls and generate your own power. ow.ly/BI9230o5IZp . . . MindandBodyMonday #waterfalls #washingtonscenicbyways #feelthepower #escapetobeauty

How do you make a dilapidated barn in the East Cascades foothills structurally sound and livable? King Construction, mwworks architecture, and interior designer Nelleen Berlin figured it out. Find out how here: ow.ly/D6EB50nzoJs Photo: Tim Bies Photography

You can never have enough wooden spoons on deck. Check out the kitchen goods, many of them locally made, from the fine selection at Goose Creek Mercantile, then see our other picks at ow.ly/RjBM50nzvJ3

Architect Thomas Schaer of @SHEDseattle said of the remodel of this historic Gene Zema home: “He did not fuss around with fancy materials. There was a mantra that developed early in the design process: What would Gene do?” ow.ly/VU2o50nA2YK Photo: Mark Woods

In order to avoid blocking sunlight to the neighbor’s south-facing windows, WC Studio split this modern fourplex into two structures with this shared courtyard nestled in-between. See other great urban housing around the state here: ow.ly/GYNP50nA52u

Travel tip: Next time you’re in Pike Place Market stop by the flagship store for Eighth Generation a Native-owned product line featuring Native designs, and founded in 2008 by artist Louie Gong (Nooksack). #HomeandDesign

At the heart of this Henry Island log cabin is this kitchen, designed by Lisa Staton of Lisa Staton Interior Design. “It’s intended to be very easy to collaboratively cook and feast and relax,” Staton said. Read more about the home here: ow.ly/MDCM50trgDd Photo: Dorothée Annabel

Years ago, Ryan Smith and Ahna Holder just needed somewhere to store their lawnmower. They ended up creating Modern-Shed, a line of customizable, pre-fab outbuildings that are now sold nationwide. Read the story here: ow.ly/3IDh50u2sis #HomeandDesign

Have you ever been to Oysterville? "It's really about a different kind of time there, dictated by the tide, weather and natural rhythms. That's what makes it special," said architect Ralph Christensen. Read more here: ow.ly/qyb450uc4iy Photo: Mikola Accuardi #HomeandDesign

Notes of chocolate and peanut butter. Do your kids a favor and nab some of their candy and head to Tinte Cellars in Woodinville this weekend for wine and candy pairings. For more info, go to tintecellars.com. . . . #thirstythursday #halloween #winepairings #woodinville