Through the Valley

Imagine the flames, smoke pouring into the sky. Utter destruction. Will things ever be the same again? So much beauty...gone. In 2018, I observed from afar as the Alkali Lake fire burned around Telegraph Creek, BC. I had driven these twisty roads in 2013, and looked forward to returning in 2019. It just seemed so …

Solid Ground

Early in my trip, I hiked to the Rapids of the Drowned near Fort Smith, NWT. At the time I was struck by how calm the Pelicans were in the face of the wild river. I have to admit, I've been having a hard time adjusting to normal life after 3 months on the road. …