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 the hours before the world wakes up to be the most honest. This morning, as I drove toward North Bend under the dark fading night, I felt a familiar pull toward the gift of another journey: Teneriffe Falls. There’s a certain weight to the silence in the…

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  • Skyline to Glacier Vista

    Skyline to Glacier Vista

    MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK, PARADISE: In the darkness of my early morning drive to Mount Rainier, a thrill of anticipation coursed through me. The sun…

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  • Chambers Creek Trail+

    Chambers Creek Trail+

    UNIVERSITY PLACE, WA: Today, I embarked on my final hike of 2025 at Chambers Bay, feeling the crisp air invigorating my spirit as I set…

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  • Spruce Railroad Trail: Lake Crescent

    Spruce Railroad Trail: Lake Crescent

    OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK, WA: This morning, as dawn began to unfold along the Spruce Railroad Trail at Lake Crescent, I found myself enveloped in an…

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  • Dash Point Trail

    Dash Point Trail

    DASH POINT STATE PARK, FEDERAL WAY, WA: This morning, I found myself at Dash Point Trail, sticking to urban hikes as floods continue to impact…

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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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