Field Notes

Where Snow Meets Resolve: Lessons from Mount Rainier’s Alpine Wilderness

On a crystal-clear summer morning, with the mountain fully visible against an endless blue sky, I set out to finish what I had started. The trail climbed steadily through lingering snow and muddy s...

Respect the Trail: Hiking in the Hoh Rainforest

With giant trees draped in cozy moss, the Hall of Mosses trail is something every one should experience! A popular and easy, less than 1-mile loop trail through an incredible diversity of mosses an...

How Changing Climates Transformed My Photography and Creative Identity

From Florida beaches to the Pacific Northwest's misty forests, come with me on journey of growth, self-discovery, and creative exploration in nature, plus 5 actionable tips for uncovering your own ...