An avid solo hiker at 70, I photograph and write about the wild places.
I have found no better teacher than nature. No better balm for a weary soul.
How I Found Peaks of Inspiration in the Tetons
Nature teaches us that beauty is conceived in chaos. Her lesson might lead us out of the chaos of our times.
We Began in the Heart of a Wildflower
Without wildflowers, humans might have remained mousy little creatures. Learn why
Falling in Love with the Natural World
Time in nature makes you happier and more creative—a little like falling in love.
The Root of Sharing Found in a Wild Lily
The highest price we pay for selfishness is lost knowledge.
Changing My Mind on “The River of No Return”
Nature has taught me trying to change my outer world is as futile as rowing upstream. Everything I want is downstream.
Hiking the Little Wild Places Reminds Me to Prioritize All I Love
Even the smallest wild places are crucial in preserving all of life on Mother Earth. The best reward for a life well-lived is putting tomorrow's hope ahead of today's desire.
Regrets are Like Hiking with a Backpack Full of Boulders
Remembering Tolstoy in an Eastern Idaho wheat field.
Why I Solo Hike the Wild Places at 70
I’m both lost on the trail and finding my way through the darkness.