Welcome to my new adventure- talking about my passion for sustainability, nature, family and outdoor adventures. It is our journey of always chasing something a little more wild. The wild that I am chasing takes many forms including using my career to promote a more sustainable future, exploring remote places, finding new ways to embrace …
Wow, 2020 (and the begin of 2021) were something. Just as I started writing, I was derailed by the more pressing issues in our society. I quickly realized that what I had to say wasn’t as important as all the other things going on. So, I decided to listen rather than write. Clearly, these big …
Last weekend, the entire family was feeling cooped up. Trapped in the monotony of social distancing. Don’t get me wrong, over the past months we have managed to escape to a few hiking trails and even took a back country camping trip (we assume that is about as socially distanced as you can get!) However, …
It’s National Arbor Day, a day to celebrate trees! As a forester, I cannot tell you the number of times I have been asked “what is your favorite tree?” This answer has eluded me through the years. There are so many amazing trees, from Giant Sequoias to ancient Bristlecone Pines. However, all of this changed …