Memoir of Gratitude:

Reflections Along the Path.

Wander. Ponder. Be grateful.

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  • Hurricane Hill

    Hurricane Hill

    OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK, WA: Some mornings stay with me for reasons I never see coming. Yesterday’s drive toward the Olympic Peninsula gave me plenty of time to think, and I kept returning to a conversation from the week before that nudged me to consider what truly mattered. Last week’s early morning drive ended at a…

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  • Rampart Ridge

    Rampart Ridge

    MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK, WA: Dawn was just coloring the horizon pink and gold as I set out for Rampart Ridge, a ritual that fills…

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  • Hurricane Ridge

    Hurricane Ridge

    OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK, WA: The crisp morning air accompanied me as I drove toward Hurricane Ridge, in Olympic National Park. It was a clear day…

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  • Rosario Head + Lighthouse and Lottie Point

    Rosario Head + Lighthouse and Lottie Point

    DECEPTION PASS STATE PARK, WA: Dawn broke slowly behind the overcast sky. The trail was familiar, but each step felt fresh. Today’s hike at Deception…

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  • Snoquera Falls

    Snoquera Falls

    MOUNT BAKER-SNOQUALMIE NATIONAL FOREST, WA: Driving toward Snoquera Falls in the early morning darkness, the world outside felt still and serene. Each mile brought a…

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THE WAYFARER

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

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