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Another pic of the sunset from last night. It was

Another pic of the sunset from last night. It was one of those sunsets that last a long time and fill the whole sky with changing colors. Sitting on the sand watching the sun go down with John and my mom was a pretty lovely way to end this trip 🧡 .
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#Carlsbad #sunset #reflection

Loved the fallen leaves amidst all the evergreens.

Loved the fallen leaves amidst all the evergreens. Such a magical place.
#pnwonderland #forestmagic

Our last day in Amsterdam was unexpectedly filled

Our last day in Amsterdam was unexpectedly filled with sunshine. We spent most of the day wandering the streets and canals, dipping into cafes for beer and tasty eats along the way, and a last mug of glühwein at the ice skating rink outside the Rijksmuseum. It was a perfect end to our stay.

Going to try and come back to this same spot in fa

Going to try and come back to this same spot in fall. I love trees! And i love @rockynps. So grateful to live so close.
We're staying in for the foreseeable future, although we hope to take a jaunt or two in nature where we won't come across many other humans and can stay appropriately distanced if we do. We'll also be ordering curbside take-out from our local businesses.

Remember that social distancing doesn't mean social isolation. Reach out to friends and fam via video calls, texts, emails. Participate in virtual events. Commune with neighbors from your own decks, porches, and balconies (have you seen the videos from Italy?!). These are hard times. My love to all of you, now and in the difficult days ahead. We're all in this together, and we'll get through this together.
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#coloRADo #RockyIsMyPark #RMNP #findyourpark #DoingMyPartCO

From the woods of Michigan to the rainforests of W

From the woods of Michigan to the rainforests of Washington...
I had the great fortune of speaking at a conference at UW Medicine early this month (and met a pain hero of mine, Dr. John D. Loeser, for whom the conference is named and who gave a brief and powerful talk on 'The Narrative in Pain Medicine: Why It Matters') and took the opportunity to explore for a couple days before coming home to Colorado. I went to Olympic National Park first, driving Hurricane Ridge and exploring in an unusually warm and sunny day before heading to Lake Crescent and then the Hoh Rainforest, pictured here.
This tree arch over the trail was just one of innumerable magical sights and experiences. And being November, I largely had the trails to myself. It was wondrous and wonderful.
#PNW #olympicnationalpark #hohrainforest #forestmagic #mossy #trees #appreciatenature #protectourparks #goparks #findyourpark #nationalparks

Like being in a fairytale...

Like being in a fairytale...

Happy winter solstice! I'm looking forward to more

Happy winter solstice! I'm looking forward to more daylight every day, yet I also love the coziness of the evenings this time of year. The canals lit up at night in Amsterdam were so beautiful. And the cozy cafes all decorated for the holidays were so warm and welcoming. Hope you all enjoy the longest night of the year!

#amsterdam #canals #light #winter

One more fall pic from Michigan before I share som

One more fall pic from Michigan before I share some posts of my trip to the Pacific Northwest. Love the colors in Michigan, especially those close to the blue waters of the big lake. This was taken at the Leelanau State Park, next to the Grand Traverse Lighthouse. .
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#PureMichigan #themitten #fallcolors #LakeMichigan #Northport #michigan

This is Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park in

This is Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park in November- I can't believe I never posted a pic! I took a few so I'll post a little series over the next few days to see which you like best. It was such a beautiful and peaceful place.
Olympic National Park is pretty incredible. Over the course of two days I went from high alpine along Hurricane Ridge to this lovely lake (visited in the evening and the morning) to the Hoh Rain Forest to the Pacific Coast (I stayed one incredible night at Kalaloch Lodge). And there was so much I didn't have time to do!
This trip fell in the midst of a very busy time, so I took these few days to disconnect from technology and reconnect with nature, and with myself. That's probably why I only posted one pic back when it happened 🤷🏻‍♀️ I hope to make it back here one day.
#OlympicNationalPark #washington #PNW #findyourpark #goparks #protectourparks #nationalparks #protectourwinters #wereallinthistogether

Aaahhhhh....those views! Nothing like cider tastin

Aaahhhhh....those views! Nothing like cider tasting with this as the backdrop.
Grateful for my week Up North. On to new adventures this weekend! .
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#PureMichigan #cidertasting #fallcolors #GrandTraverseBay #LakeMichigan

I love winter hikes and snowy trees. This is my fa

I love winter hikes and snowy trees. This is my favorite pic from my snowshoe in @rockynps today. It was such a beautiful and peaceful afternoon, and a good reminder that I need to do this more.
Didn't see any big animals today but one tiny little squirrel managed to scare the crap out of me 😂🐿
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#RockyIsMyPark #RMNP #protectourparks #goparks #rockymountainnationalpark #coloRADo #coloradotography #winterwonderland #snowytrees

Beautiful day exploring in the rain with my brothe

Beautiful day exploring in the rain with my brother yesterday. I was taking pics in the other direction when I looked back toward my brother, standing at the end of this dock. I was so amazed by the beauty of it all. And felt so lucky to be hanging out with my bro. I'm so grateful, for so much.
#fishtown #PureMichigan #lakeleelanau #reflections #fallcolors

First sunset of 2020 was a beauty. Started off the

First sunset of 2020 was a beauty. Started off the year with a hike with my Mom ❤ Wishing you and yours peace, love, and joy in the new year.
#sunset #2020 #happynewyear

Another neighborhood appreciation post from our wa

Another neighborhood appreciation post from our walk yesterday afternoon.
#coloRADo #lovewhereilive #gratitude #leavingplanetearth

Just some trees and clouds and sky and snow. Hope

Just some trees and clouds and sky and snow.
Hope you are all finding peace and ease during these turbulent times.

#coloRADo #RockyIsMyPark #findyourpark #protectourwinters #protectourparks #wereallinthistogether

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