Memoir of Gratitude:

Reflections Along the Path.

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

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  • Teneriffe Falls

    Teneriffe Falls

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

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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 wife and…

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THE WAYFARER

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

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