Trail Notes

Acadia National Park: Where Land Meets the Sea
Nestled along the rugged coast of Maine lies Acadia National Park, a gem of the national park system. Spanning over 49,000 acres, Acadia is a land of natural wonder where...

Hiking For Those Who Can't
I would like to share with you how a once-in-a-lifetime journey (though cut short), taught me that a Call to the Wild and a Call to Service can be two...

Lights Out: Snowblind In Yosemite National Park
A cautionary tale. One man's brush with fate and subsequent escape from certain death by the help of two would-be strangers. A loss of vision and discovery of kinship. Reckless...

Standing Still: Why I Don't Use a Tripod
Nature isn't perfect and neither are we. So don't worry if you're photo isn't either. I should preface this journal entry by coming clean. I am not your...

National Parks of the Lower 48 States: A Primer
Not a comprehensive guide but rather a springboard for inspiring your next adventure. The purpose of this article is less aimed at sharing a personal tale and is instead designed...

Benefits of Talking to Yourself in Nature
At first, it never crossed my mind as something that would eventually become routine. As a matter of fact, I'm not even sure it was something I ever truly recognized...