Memoir of Gratitude:

Reflections Along the Path.

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

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  • Greenline to Wedekind

    Greenline to Wedekind

    CAPITOL STATE FOREST, Olympia, WA: I stepped into this day with a quiet anticipation that felt serene, the kind of morning where the air was crisp enough to wake you up before the sun even thinks about peeking over the horizon. Driving down I-5 toward Capitol State Forest, I traveled a familiar route, my mind…

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  • Kalama Falls

    Kalama Falls

    MERRILL LAKE WILDLIFE AREA, WA: Just before dawn broke over the horizon, a soft magic lingered in the air, hinting at the adventures to come.…

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  • Skyline & Crest Summit

    Skyline & Crest Summit

    SKYLINE REGIONAL PARK, BUCKEYE, AZ: As the first light of dawn broke over the horizon, I felt a familiar thrill, the kind that only an…

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  • Rampart Ridge

    Rampart Ridge

    MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK, WA: As dawn painted the horizon with delicate strokes of pink and gold, I embarked on my journey to Rampart Ridge,…

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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 the Olympic National Park. A clear day between…

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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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