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

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 crisp enough to wake you up before the sun even thinks about peeking over the horizon. Driving down I-5 toward Capitol State Forest, I traveled a familiar route, my mind…

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…

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.…

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