wildlife encounter – Daring, Dangerous, and Defining

The Great American Eclipse 2017

August 2017 After returning from my solo trip in April I was very excited to start planning my next adventure. My good friend Sam was talking about going to see the total solar eclipse that was happening in August 2017. Sam was content to drive to the nearest location for totality and just find aContinueContinue reading “The Great American Eclipse 2017”

First Foray Into A National Park

September 2000 – Rocky Mountain National Park When we moved to Colorado Springs, CO, I think I can say that this is when my love for hiking, mountains, and natural places was born. As a child I was heavily involved with extra curricular sports, I played soccer and swam competitively, so usually on the weekendsContinueContinue reading “First Foray Into A National Park”