Nature’s Nurture is a weekly column where columnist Sarah Pabin explores Seattle’s best outdoor sanctuaries and how nature contributes to improving mental health.

Exercise feels easier during Northwest summers — simpler to meet up for a stroll during seemingly endless hours of sunshine. Fall and winter require more planning.

Fall in Seattle is the best 🍁 Cozy coffee shops, crunchy leaves, and those colors! No wonder #fallinseattle is trending. What’s your favorite spot in Seattle right now? Share it with us!