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

COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE NATIONAL SCENIC AREA, OR: With an early morning start that really felt like the night before, I had plenty of road-time to Bridal Veil Falls in Oregon, a quick stop before my hike at Dry Creek Falls in the Columbia River Gorge. The stillness of the early morning was like a gentle…

CAPITAL STATE FOREST, WA: It’s Easter and a nice cool day for a morning hike. Up and out early, I arrive at the Capitol State…

OLYMPIC NATIONAL FOREST, WA: What reason would someone have to rise at 5am on a Sunday morning if not to embrace the beauty of a…

COUGAR MOUNTAIN REGIONAL WILDLAND PARK, WA: was a perfect day for a hike! I must admit, I was preparing for a wet and rainy day,…

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…

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