“Me, too,” I stared at my coworker in shock. Last month, I had a coaching session with a teacher to talk about his caseload. We have worked together for quite some time, at least 10 years I would say, and I consider him a friend. As we sat down at the table he asked me…
Category: Advocacy/Volunteer
Nature: Do We Really Believe It Is For Everyone?
It is no secret that our national parks, monuments, trails and other places of nature are being accessed at an increasing rate as many discover the beauty of these outdoor spaces, often to the detriment of the land they occupy. People who have been enjoying these spaces long before Instagram and Facebook are up in…
Saving Lake Serene
It was a wonderful announcement recently that the land surrounding the popular Lake Serene will be saved from logging due to the donations of many of the hikers that use the trail here in the Pacific Northwest. Over $275,000 was raised! It is inspiring to know in today’s environment activism can pay off. For the…
Did You Know That Nature Is Medicine?
The latest catch phrase is “Nature Bathing“. The term comes from Japan (always so in tune with the natural world) in the 1990’s and is now taking hold in America. Somehow we are now discovering that time spent in nature works like medicine to not only refresh our spirit but it actually improves your physical health…
Belonging: The Importance of Tribe
This last year thru hiker Carrot Quinn shared a book she had read called Tribe by Sebastian Junger and after reading it, I can’t help but wish that everyone else would read it to. It is about belonging, veterans, and what is wrong with American society today. The author is Native American, a…
North Cascades Trail Skills College
Okay, this is a shameless plug for trail work on the Pacific Crest Trail. Have you thought about doing some trail maintenance this year but aren’t sure where to start? Feeling a little intimated? It was just a year ago that I did and a friend talked me into coming to the trail skills college…