Memoir of Gratitude:

Reflections Along the Path.

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

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  • Spruce Railroad Trail: Lake Crescent

    Spruce Railroad Trail: Lake Crescent

    OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK, WA: This morning, as dawn began to unfold along the Spruce Railroad Trail at Lake Crescent, I found myself enveloped in an atmosphere of serene anticipation. The air was crisp, with low fog draping the landscape like a soft blanket. Each step I took felt like a gentle awakening, a reminder of

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  • Mima Falls

    Mima Falls

    CAPITOL STATE FOREST, WA: I was thrilled for my hike this week and eagerly anticipated stepping up to a trail with a little elevation. After…

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  • Puyallup Riverwalk

    Puyallup Riverwalk

    ORTING, WA: I was truly inspired to hit the trails again today, feeling grateful that my minor injury from my first hike had fully healed.…

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  • Little Mashel Falls

    Little Mashel Falls

    CHARLES LATHROP PACK EXPERIMENTAL FOREST, WA: There’s always a first, and today marked a wonderful milestone! This morning, I embarked on my very first solo…

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  • Dedication

    Dedication

    My reflections primarily take place in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, but it feels essential to begin with the heart of my inspiration. My beloved wife…

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THE WAYFARER

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

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