Smoky Mountains

Smoky Mountains

SMOKY MOUNTAINS

no smoking in the smokies.

One hour and twenty-two minutes inside the Smoky Mountain National Park. Nowhere near enough time. Our trip was cut short by some unrelenting nerve pain and then a sudden absence of nerve pain. This trip was a reminder that even if you only have a short time, it’s worth squeezing the adventure out of every moment possible. There were so many shades of blue layering on each other that our entire time in Tennessee felt like a dream. These winding mountain roads were a gift to my tired soul. Rocky top you’ll always be home sweet home to me.  

 

Acadia

Acadia

acadia

little camper, big adventure.

“In the heart of nature’s cathedral, we found solace atop Cadillac Mountain, where the world seemed to pause, enraptured by the majesty of creation. As twilight draped its gentle embrace, we gathered by the crackling fire, under a canopy of stars, weaving tales of bravery and dreams. In Acadia’s embrace, amidst towering cliffs and pristine waters, we discovered not just a destination, but a sanctuary where memories etched themselves upon the canvas of our souls, forever illuminated by the spirit of adventure and the bond of family.”

– Chat GPT

 

Colorado

Colorado

Colorado

CO from a van.

I took the trip of a lifetime this summer. 10 days in Colorado driving around exploring with no agenda in the most amazing camper van. Each day we drove when we wanted to, hiked when we wanted to, explored when we wanted to, ate when we wanted to, and parked when we wanted to.

We drank on a rooftop in Denver, saw the Avett Brothers at Red Rocks, hiked Mt Flora (a 14,000 ftr), went to church with some sinners, watched some YouTube stars jump off cliffs into the water, found a natural hot spring, found some wild animals in the National Park, drove a boat around Grand Lake, bought a T-shirt in Boulder, and much much more. 

I can’t wait to go back.

Pemi Loop

Pemi Loop

PEMI-LOOP

The Pemi-Loop swoop and pull.

The Pemi Loop is a loop hike in New Hampshire that covers 20+ miles. I did this hike at a slow relaxing pace in two different outings. On the first outing I stayed one night at Garfield Ridge Campsite and one night at the Guyot Shelter. I was joined by my friends Ying and Tiago. The second outing I stayed one night at the Liberty Springs tent site. I was accompanied by my friend Jenny and Sue. 

  • Mt. Flume: 4,328 feet
  • Mt. Liberty: 4,459 feet
  • Mt. Lincoln: 5,089 feet
  • Mt. Lafayette: 5,260 feet
  • Mt. Garfield: 4,500 feet
  • South Twin: 4,902 feet
  • Mt. Bond: 4,698 feet
  • Bondcliff: 4,265 feet

The loop features between 10,000 and 12,000 feet of elevation gain and the most spectacular views.

Acorn Street Engagement

Acorn Street Engagement

Acorn Street Engagement

Some photos of a happy street and a happier couple

Acorn street is one of the most photographed streets in the world and it just happens to be right in my backyard. 

I had the wonderful opportunity to photograph this sweet young couple after their engagement. If the walls of this street could talk I wonder what stories they would tell.

Luckily, we only were yelled at by neighbors once, I don’t think they are too fond of all the visitors they have on a daily basis. 

Quincy Quarry Reservation

Quincy Quarry Reservation

QUINCY QUARRY

A summer adventure.

Freelance work brings some exciting opportunities for adventure. While I work less in the summer I have more time to explore areas that aren’t far from home with my family. Recently, we discovered this incredible old rock quarry that has been emptied and turned into a canvas for artists, drunk teens, rock climbers and a slew of other folks. We got the chance to make our mark on that canvas on one of the most beautiful days.

Check out the Quincy Quarry Reservation in Quincy, MA – https://www.mass.gov/locations/quincy-quarries-reservation.

Enjoy some photos from our adventure and feel free to uses them in any of your projects!