Outdoor Adventures

Hikes, trails, and the outdoors that pulled me west and changed my life. I grew up in the Ozark Mountains, and the first time I saw what mountains really look like out here, everything shifted.

Rainbows have always inspired me. "Disappearing Rainbows" is about that, and about the bigger question of what happens when the things that bring us joy start to fade.

July 1, 2024

Disappearing Rainbows

Rainbows have always inspired me and put a long-lasting smile on my face. They have that effect on people of...Read More
January 11, 2024

Run the Extra Mile

Ragnar Northwest Passage 200 Mile Relay Flying over the Cascade Mountains was an exceptional way to begin my journey to...Read More

"My Top 3 Favorite Hikes (Thus Far!)" covers the three trails that stand out from everything I've done so far. I've been on a lot of trails, and these earned their spot.

"The World I Never Knew" is about exploring the Enchantments. Coming from the Ozarks, I did not know what the definition of mountains truly looked like in the West. That trip changed me.

"When You're Captured By The West, You're Finally Free" traces back to the COVID-19 pandemic, when I reevaluated my life and found my answer outdoors. With 5 posts here, more hikes are always ahead.