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View over Camden harbor and Penobscot Bay from a hilltop with red fall foliage

A river winding through a valley of bright fall foliage in Shenandoah

A turquoise alpine lake below jagged grey peaks on the Blue Lakes Trail

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Teddy lying on the striped bedspread by the window, looking outside

Life · Nov 6, 2026 Rest Easy, Teddy On November 4th, 2026, I had to put Teddy to sleep. For over nine years it was just the two of us. Read the post →

Chicago skyline — A Road Trip to South Dakota

Travel · Road Trips · Jul 30, 2026 A Road Trip to South Dakota Earlier this year I took a road trip to Sioux Falls, South Dakota to get my driver's license. I drove up to Chicago then… Read the post →

Pickem mountain loop — Pickem Mountain Loop, Norton VA

Hiking · Virginia · Dec 8, 2025 Pickem Mountain Loop, Norton VA Sunday reached a high of 45° which just meant it was a great day for a hike! I'd originally planned to put my new… Read the post →

White rocks — Sand Cave and White Rocks via the Ewing Trail

Hiking · VA + KY · Nov 28, 2025 Sand Cave and White Rocks via the Ewing Trail For Thanksgiving I decided to do a hike that has been on my bucket list since I moved here. Unfortunately, due to its difficulty,… Read the post →

Little stony falls trail — 3 Waterfall Hikes in VA and TN

Hiking · VA + TN · Nov 19, 2025 3 Waterfall Hikes in VA and TN Here are 3 local(ish) hikes that I completed over the last month or so. Margarette Falls Trail, Cherokee National Forest Margarette Falls is one… Read the post →

Camden state park full — A Trip to Maine

Travel · ME + PA · Nov 2, 2024 A Trip to Maine I took off for a little over 2 weeks and headed up to Maine. Teddy and I loaded up the truck, 'cause he's very helpful that… Read the post →

Where I’ve Been

From the Sonoran Desert to the rocky coast of Maine — and a whole lot of road in between. Point at a state to take a closer look.

A turquoise alpine lake below jagged grey peaks

Colorado Blue Lakes Trail Colorado See the posts →

Orange hoodoos and pine-covered ridges in Bryce Canyon

Utah Bryce Canyon Utah See the posts →

The Oregon coastline stretching south from a green headland

Oregon Cape Sebastian Oregon See the posts →

Saguaro cacti along a desert trail below a rocky peak

Arizona Saguaro National Park Arizona See the posts →

Schooners and small boats tied up in Camden harbor

Maine Camden Maine See the posts →

Looking out over forested ridges and a wide valley from a rocky overlook

Virginia White Rocks Virginia See the posts →

A valley and lake seen from high on Cannon Mountain, tram cables overhead

New Hampshire Cannon Mountain New Hampshire See the posts →

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A wooden dock reaching into a calm forested lake under a cloudy sky

Travel · New Hampshire · Sep 2020

Leaving New Hampshire... and I'm so glad I made the trip!

So this is my second to last day in New Hampshire. While I haven't been able to do as much exploring as I normally would due to Covid-19 restrictions, it's been a fantastic summer…

Teddy walking down a desert trail through a field of orange poppies with the Santa Catalina Mountains behind

Travel · Arizona · Apr 2019

Before I left - and on the way...

A small turquoise lake with a tiny island, seen from high on a ridge above a forested valley ringed by rugged peaks

Hiking · Colorado · Jul 2016

Cottonwood Pass Skyline Hike, Cottonwood Pass CO

Teddy lying on a bed chewing a pink stuffed toy, surrounded by other plush animals

Life · Arizona · Feb 2018

Valley Fever and Teddy

A rugged alpine cirque with snow-streaked cliffs and slopes, seen across a grassy, rock-strewn ridge

Hiking · Colorado · Jul 2017

Off Trail, Cottonwood Pass, Buena Vista CO

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Hawaii — Turning 50 in Hawaii - Week 3 & 4

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