this year’s hikes

a guide and adventure log I chose my favorite hikes from the 2020-21 academic year--because one, that's how I measure the time, not by calendar years of course. And two, I have more content this way, haha. Most are within a couple hours or so of the Denver area. I am attempting a sort of… Continue reading this year’s hikes

CO National Monument

I am way behind on sporadic updates, the intermittent postings of sweet highlights that I most easily recall when reflecting on the year. And now that it's summer and I am sorely missing Colorado and mountains (dramatically, for I'm only in Texas for a couple more weeks), here is a throwback to a special gem… Continue reading CO National Monument

not my will be done;

Life is indifferent to your wants, you are not in control, etc. Yeah. Most learn this one way or another. And for most, 2020 really emphasized that lesson in the boldest font just to be extra certain that we understand. How fortunate or unfortunate are we to experience such a globally unexpected twist, full of… Continue reading not my will be done;

Summer 2020 Rewind

This has been one of the best summers of my life, and after such an emotionally rough summer last year, I am beyond grateful. To all the people who have made this summer so memorable--you have no idea how thankful I am for your friendship. Because I've captured so many moments, I've decided to post… Continue reading Summer 2020 Rewind

Near Denver

A few hikes in the Denver area Golden Gate Canyon State Park Eldorado Canyon State Park Pine Valley Ranch Park Flatirons Vista Mt. Galbraith While I was hiking Mt. Galbraith, the most amazing moment unfurled right in front of me, one that gave me another insight. There was a family in front of me with… Continue reading Near Denver

Panorama Point

Panorama Point, Golden Gate Canyon State Park CO It was a cold, rainy April day so I didn't get the perfect picture conditions, but that's okay. As I learned in my photojournalism class last year, even if the weather conditions aren't ideal for photography, you should still go out and take pictures because you never… Continue reading Panorama Point

The Beauty of New England

The New England states have a beauty of their own, especially on the countryside. Most of these pictures were taken in a small community and now historical site, Plymouth Notch, Vermont.   Plymouth Notch, VT, the birthplace and childhood home of the 30th president, Calvin Coolidge There's the country and then there's Boston