Memoir of Gratitude:
Wander. Ponder. Be grateful.
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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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