Spaces & Places
I am gravitated towards outdoor activities that are somewhat dangerous.
I tend to worry my dear mother with some of the things I decide to try.
While some people might consider my hobbies in the “extreme” sport category, I see them as calculated risks in which I carefully push my personal comfort limits.
In recent … Read more
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I’m sure most of you have heard of Shenandoah National Park: waterfalls, vistas, wooded hollows – all encompassing part of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Out of all the national parks I’ve visited, Shenandoah is the closest to home and the one in which I’ve spent the most time.
However, it wasn’t until recently that … Read more
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Being in nature has changed … Read more
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Happy Earth Day, friends.
As I currently write this, the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, and my feet are itching to get outside for a little stroll. While I try to appreciate nature and the outdoors on a daily basis, I find that I experience a swell of gratitude every April 22 for … Read more
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It’s spring. This means warmer weather, pretty blossoms, and yes, allergies. It’s also Spring Break, which means a week of no schedules and a relatively minor amount of responsibilities. The past two years, I have had the privilege of gallivanting around the country on various climbing trips during this season. I appreciated the dry 60° … Read more
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I like the word meander. It connotes a sense of aimlessness and wandering that is quite juxtaposed to how modern life tends to go.
I find that so many of my actions are deliberate and quite purposeful. Yes, this is important and necessary for functioning as a 21st century adult. However, I would argue that … Read more
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I had cruised through Croatia, exploring the coast, waterfalls, and rocky outcrops that has rendered this country so spectacular.
I had skipped up into Italy to explore the Dolomites, investigating numerous areas within this magnificent region.
Now it was time for Slovenia.
Although not originally part of my trip itinerary, I discovered that it was … Read more
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Like peanut butter and jelly or macaroni and cheese, some things are simply meant to be together.
Enter: lakes and mountains.
Throughout my national park travels, I have been privileged to experience some incredible lakes – soft and shimmering in their placidity, juxtaposed against the hard edges of a mountainous backdrop. It’s phenomenal, and creates … Read more
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Sorting out the various regions of the Italian Dolomites was somewhat confusing. I wanted to discover which hikes and viewpoints would be the best to visit. I also sought to maximize my time in this glorious, wild place. The internet was helpful, but I was a little frustrated that there weren’t clear maps like I … Read more