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

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 atmosphere of serene anticipation. The air was crisp, with low fog draping the landscape like a soft blanket. Each step I took felt like a gentle awakening, a reminder of

MT. RAINIER NATIONAL PARK, LONGMIRE, WA: As the first hints of dawn began to paint the sky, I found myself behind the wheel, embarking on…

BUTTON ROCK PRESERVE, LYONS, CO: It’s mid-June and I find myself in Colorado. In addition to spending time with family, I thought I would venture…

OLYMPIC NATIONAL FOREST, HOODSPORT, WA: Today, I set off for the Olympic National Forest, eager to tackle the Dry Creek Trail near Hoodsport, WA. The…

MOUNT PILCHUCK STATE PARK, GANITE FALLS, WA: An early start finds me out the door by 4am, eagerly heading to Mount Pilchuck to hike the…

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