Memoir of Gratitude:
Musings from trail reflections on life, love, and the power of gratitude.

MOUNT SI, NORTH BEND, WA: I’ve always found the hours before the world wakes up to be the most honest. This morning, as I drove toward North Bend under the dark fading night, I felt a familiar pull toward the gift of another journey: Teneriffe Falls. There’s a certain weight to the silence in the…

CAPITOL STATE FOREST, OLYMPIA, WA: I stepped into this day with a quiet anticipation that felt serene, the kind of morning where the air was…

MERRILL LAKE WILDLIFE AREA, WA: Just before dawn broke over the horizon, a soft magic lingered in the air, hinting at the adventures to come.…

SKYLINE REGIONAL PARK, BUCKEYE, AZ: As the first light of dawn broke over the horizon, I felt a familiar thrill, the kind that only an…

MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK, WA: As dawn painted the horizon with delicate strokes of pink and gold, I embarked on my journey to Rampart Ridge,…

Father, aspiring hiker, and grateful soul navigating life’s journey through exploration and discovery in the beautiful landscapes of the Pacific Northwest.