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

COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE NATIONAL SCENIC AREA, OR: With an early morning start that really felt like the night before, I had plenty of road-time to Bridal Veil Falls in Oregon, a quick stop before my hike at Dry Creek Falls in the Columbia River Gorge. The stillness of the early morning was like a gentle…

MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL FOREST, WA: Reaching the Crystal Lakes Trailhead, still enveloped in darkness, I felt a mix of excitement and nerves about the adventure…

SNOQUALMIE PASS & BADGER MOUNTAIN: As the sun dipped low in the sky, I found myself standing at the trailhead, filled with anticipation for a…

SUNRISE, MT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK: As the sun began its ascent, gently painting the sky with warm autumn hues, my journey unfolded—a blend of nature’s…

MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK, WA: The early morning air was crisp as I drove toward the eastern side of Mount Rainier, anticipation flowing within me…

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