Great story and photos. I could identify with the heaviness of return and the relentless march of your son’s growing up. The match between mood and weather reminded me of David Abram’s essay, “The Air Aware.”
The fog and mist created its own beauty. So there was the photo of what I believe is Queen Anne's Lace in the fog, and that really struck me how beautiful it was. I also loved the layered blues of multiple hills and truthfully all the other photos too!
I think that was Queen Anne’s Lace! It was in Sam Knob Meadow at the base of the mountain. The rain made it heavy and bent down across the trail. Very cool to see in the fog! Thanks Sheryl!
“One day I’ll be primal, feral, and fluent in the language of the wild. Then, hopefully, I’ll introduce a new generation to these venerable forests and pristine streams, show them our kinship with the birds and the bears, and impart the value of embracing unforgiving hardship in order to commune with the mist in the mountains. That will be magic.”
What a fantastic adventure for you and your son Erik - some of my most memorable moments in the outdoors with family, school or scouts were the sketchy ones! I especially appreciate your story as my kids in their final years of high school getting ready to move on to bigger and better things.
This stage of life is a big change, and not an easy one. I was very grateful for this experience. Hopefully he stays interested and we can do more. After we get him a new tent!
What a powerful experience the two of you shared. That is a trip you won't soon forget. Thanks for sharing the journey with us Erik.
Of course! I appreciate you reading and sharing it Matthew!!
Great story and photos. I could identify with the heaviness of return and the relentless march of your son’s growing up. The match between mood and weather reminded me of David Abram’s essay, “The Air Aware.”
I’ll have to look up that essay, sounds really interesting! Thanks Julie!
I think it was in Orion and it’s def online. Enjoy!
The fog and mist created its own beauty. So there was the photo of what I believe is Queen Anne's Lace in the fog, and that really struck me how beautiful it was. I also loved the layered blues of multiple hills and truthfully all the other photos too!
I think that was Queen Anne’s Lace! It was in Sam Knob Meadow at the base of the mountain. The rain made it heavy and bent down across the trail. Very cool to see in the fog! Thanks Sheryl!
“One day I’ll be primal, feral, and fluent in the language of the wild. Then, hopefully, I’ll introduce a new generation to these venerable forests and pristine streams, show them our kinship with the birds and the bears, and impart the value of embracing unforgiving hardship in order to commune with the mist in the mountains. That will be magic.”
You’re doing already, Erik!
Haha, thanks Lou! Right now I’m looking on in amazement and asking questions. One day, far from now, I hope to have answers to offer.
What a fantastic adventure for you and your son Erik - some of my most memorable moments in the outdoors with family, school or scouts were the sketchy ones! I especially appreciate your story as my kids in their final years of high school getting ready to move on to bigger and better things.
This stage of life is a big change, and not an easy one. I was very grateful for this experience. Hopefully he stays interested and we can do more. After we get him a new tent!
Hypnotizing is the perfect word for your photography and field notes. Outstanding series brother
Thanks, Kyle that means a lot!
This was such a great story! And those photos of the layered mountains in the distance? Sublime.
Awesome! Thanks so much Rachel!!