Print & Magazine

Hit the Stairs   Written for Washington Trails magazine   Visit the published magazine article here and the companion blog here   Seattle Stairway Walks gives hikers a fun way to stay in shape during the off-season with urban hikes that include grassroots art, picturesque views and—you guessed it—plenty of stairs. Exercising in the off-season can take a lot of discipline. After all, treadmills and exercise bikes don’t reward intense physical exertion with expansive vistas, wildflower meadows or alpine lakes. For Puget Sounders or Seattle visitors, authors Jake and Cathy Jaramillo offer a better way to stay in shape with Seattle Stairway Walks from Mountaineers Books. This recent title is crammed full of neighborhood hikes that take advantage of...

Photo: The Long Way Down   Taken for Washington Trails Magazine Visit the published photo here Photo taken at Camp Muir by Cassandra Overby

Inspiration in the Face of Tragedy   Written for Washington Trails magazine   Visit the published article here   Beyond the Bear could have been a story about a life ruined. After all, it is the firsthand account of one of the most horrific grizzly bear attacks in recent history. Instead, Dan Bigley, with the help of coauthor Debra McKinney, crafted an inspiring tale of a life reinvented in the wake of an experience that could only be called pure, unadulterated hell. As befits a nature enthusiast and experienced outdoorsman, Bigley’s narrative is captivating from the beginning. In the weeks, and even hours, leading up to the attack, Bigley was a man who had it all. Six months before the attack he landed his dream job with Alaska Children’s...

Pathway to Action   Edited for The Resolution Project   Visit the electronic book here   The Resolution Project recently came out with a great book that highlights the work of their Fellows, and yours truly edited the final manuscript pro bono. If you want to be inspired, check out the electronic book above!

Awakening Kitsap   Written for The Collection Magazine, Spring 2013   Visit the published article on page 72 here   The Kitsap Peninsula is more country than city, but you would never know it by the variety of international cultures that color the land. From museums showcasing the history of the Native Americans, to Scandinavian towns, to memorials honoring local Japanese Americans, the peninsula has a unique flair that draws in visitors and residents alike. But that’s not the only thing making it a great place to live. According to Irene Wurden, the second generation of a multi-generational Wurden family legacy and one of the top producing brokers in all of Kitsap County, “We offer exceptional waterfront properties and acreage at a...

Spectacular by Nature   Written for The Collection Magazine, Spring 2013   Visit the published article on page 80 here   For residents of Camano Island, Bellingham, and even Southeast Alaska, home is more than a place to live. It’s also a place to live out loud, enjoying the very best of nature’s beauty and some of the West Coast’s most incredible outdoor recreation opportunities in your own backyard. According to Broker Alex Thomas, “Camano Island is truly the perfect weekend getaway or year around escape. Where else do you have the ability to immerse yourself completely in the raw beauty of the wild while being a skip, hop, and a jump from major urban centers? It’s incredible.” Outsiders may call it a dream,...