#nature

Before Sunrise at Emerald Lake

A quiet family hike before dawn reminded me how much the mountains change, and how much stays the same.

A Bus Ride Away from the Streams

A long bus trip to Albany reminded me how much I value quiet mountain mornings, patient observation, and returning home to the Adirondacks.

Finding My Hands on the Rock

A first climb near a quiet park trail taught me about balance, patience, and the reward of seeing the valley from a new ledge.