Feeling so grateful for a snowy week. #snowismyfavoriteandmybest #grateful #whimsyandwonder #exploremore #getoutside

And I saw THIS at the tail end of my hike. Absolutely gorgeous. I feel so lucky to have spotted it. I could see the mouse (?) prints from the trail, but only spotted the wings when I wandered off trail to investigate. Curiosity doesn’t kill the cat! It brings wonders! #exploremore #snowprints #grateful #snowyhike #snowshoeing

My mom found these amazing and hilarious candy kits for Cam for Xmas. They are strange and wonderful. Look how cute!! And how CAM!! #perfectpresent

Lily King is an incredible writer. Loving this!!!

Annnnd my winter solstice ice lantern was an epic fail this year. Very 2021. Cool, cool. But we still set our intentions and things to leave behind ablaze. Burn bright, winter sun. Really hoping for a LIGHT at the end of the tunnel. #wintersolstice #wintersolstice2021

#thismorningwalk was cold and beautiful!

I love this boardwalk. When we make space in our lives for the elements of nature besides ourselves and our manmade worlds, our path becomes more interesting. #thismorningwalk #getoutside #freshairfiend #exploremore #takeawalk

Sometimes the shortest walks still deliver enormous gifts. Only had time for a six minute stroll this morning, but when I spied the river I knew I had to go. #thismorningwalk #nofilterneeded #foggyriver #freshairfiend #takeawalk #getoutside #exploremore

My Emmett Otter and his mama came!!! I had totally given up, assuming it was a scam. 😍😍😍#emmettottersjugbandchristmas

Winter Wonders at @sandyhillmaine . Wish it was snowing instead of warm and foggy, but it made for a very comfortable stroll! Beautiful, magical wooded wonderland! #christmaslights #getfestive #tistheseason

It’s getting festive in here!

Thankful for green space, thankful for family. Another great CT Thanksgiving!

Topographical ice. My favorite! So #grateful to start my day with a bit of beauty! #thismorningwalk #ice

Like paths through the woods, as seen from the sky. #olloclipmacro #fallleaves

Moments dressed in green and brown #todayswalk #grateful #exploremore #getoutside #notallthosewhowanderarelost #freshairfiend

These feel like being inside a Christmas tree. Beautiful, beautiful moss 😍 #olloclipmacro #olloclip

Oh, to be insect-sized for a spell, so I could walk this green, mossy road #ilovemoss #mossylog #moss #thismorningwalk #getoutside #exploremore #notallwhowanderarelost #freshairfiend

#thismorningwalk was frosty spots, last leaves, and high water. #notallwhowanderarelost #getoutside #grateful #freshairfiend

#thismorningwalk was wet leaves and rushing stream and sunlight through fog #grateful #getoutside #notallwhowanderarelost

Scenes from a midday walk. #todayswalk #exploremore #getoutside #notallwhowanderarelost #freshairfiend #50mileswithin50miles

So much natural beauty on our walk today. Spied a leaf speared on a thorn and took inspiration to make our own Goldsworthy piece. #50mileswithin50miles #inspiredbygoldsworthy

These two made me nuts and made me smile in equal measure on our walk today. #grateful #notallwhowanderarelost #getoutside #exploremore #dailywalk #brothers #somebodysgoingtogethurt #novemberlight #nofilterneeded

Forest and ocean. We love Fort Foster ❤️ Getting some outside wandering in before my booster takes me down a notch. #getoutside #exploremore #notallwhowanderarelost #50mileswithin50miles #freshairfiend #todayswalk

Another frosty morning walk! So beautiful out there; made up for my ice block toes! #nofilterneeded #thismorningwalk #getoutside #exploremore #freshairfiend #notallthosewhowanderarelost

What an absolutely wonderful day we had! From Atomic Cafe to Halibut Point, Dogtown to Burrito Spice by the Ipswich River, it was a lovely few hours with my stud. 😘 And the boys got all hopped up on candy at the Woburn parade with wonderful Robin!! Winning all around! Happy Halloween! #luckywife #exploremore #getoutside #freshairfiend

The waves were HUGE at Halibut a point today. I took about 500 pictures and videos. So hard to pull ourselves away. The boys would have loved it, but it was nice to only worry about the biggest boy getting swept away! #daydate #getoutside #exploremore #thunderousocean

Frosty morning! 😍

Soft light to end and start the day. #nofilterneeded #getoutside #thismorningwalk #exploremore

Ummmm…….I may or may not have gone to another library book sale. 😬😁 But seriously, $4.50. $4.50!!! You don’t look a gift horse in the mouth. And library book sales are magnificent, multicolored gift horses, like the ones in Emerald City! Just swimming in bookish delights over here. 😊 #needmorebookshelves

Just a little glorious out there this morning… #getoutside #thismorningwalk #freshairfiend

Rock, lichen, moss, fern. Oh sorry, thought we were listing our favorite things.

Someone take away my car keys so I can’t drive to another#librarybooksale

Hmmmm…where to fit these? When all of these together cost less than one hardcover, you find space #librarybooksalesaremyfavorite #usedbooks #nowillpower #canyoublameme

How to choose my favorite sunset picture? Impossible. #nofilterneeded #sunset

Had a REAL dinner date with this handsome fellow- the first since March 2020! Tapas at the Boathouse Bistro in Boothbay Harbor made for a delicious reentry!!

Only saw one monarch today- the rest are already on their way to Mexico. But it floated and flitted and rested and we got to watch. 😍#nofilterneeded #stunningsilhouette

No way to fit all the beauty into one post. LOVED the trolls, as I expected. Every visit here is memorable. #myhappyplace #exploremore #botanicalgardens #guardiansoftheseeds

Being in the right place at the right time feels like such a gift from the universe. This morning’s walk was just such a gift. #getoutside #exploremore #notallthosewhowanderarelost #thismorningwalk #nofilterneeded

Before….and after. Trying out some of @ma_may ‘s tips for flower arranging. I have lots to learn! Also giving this beautiful gravy server we got for our wedding from @eddiegia_mom a spin as a flower vase. #dahlias #autumngarden #beautifulgifts

This is what library book sale restraint looks like. Stack for me, stack to read with Cam. Not pictured: Garfield comic book for Cam and picture book for project at school. #librarybooksale

Self portraits with sun and shadow on #thismorningwalk

Isn’t the word “biohazard “ enough? Do we really need the extra warning? Are there actually patients who walk into their doctor appointment , see that container, and go, “Oooh! That’s the perfect spot for my iced coffee while I have my appointment!”??!!!

I have not read anything else by John Green, and I have not listened to the podcast that preceded this essay collection, but it is soooo good so far. The insights twang and resonate but I’m also laughing out loud. Any John Green fans out there? Should I immediately add the rest of his work to my TBR?

Unexpected gift this morning- a lovely spot for a walk while Cam’s soccer team warmed up before their game. Double bonus? Getting to see Cam’s joy when he scored a goal 😍 he usually plays midi or defense so it’s not a typical occurrence! #exploremore

What started as a few broken flowers I wanted to salvage turned into a garden hunt for complimentary blooms, and then into a lovely little bouquet! #gardenadventures #septembergarden

Hello, gorgeous! #dahlia #septembergarden

I think I like photographing dahlias as much as I like growing them. #nofilter #shotoniphone #backyardbeauty #dahlia

New book that I am soooo excited for. Absolutely love Peter Heller. And oh, hello, map! 😍#mapsinbooks

Our butterfly hatched today ( found in our milkweed, protected in a terrarium). It’s journey to Mexico can begin. My niece and nephew have their first day of school/daycare today. New journeys for all ❤️Wishing each safe flights

This graffiti bunker picture ( taken in the dark while K was riding his bike with Keegan’s phone to see by) makes me think of @brixxknee . Pretty cool shot, right? #nofilter #shotoniphone #graffitiart

Kids in camp at the same time ( first time all summer) calls for a solo paddle adventure! 😍 A bit hot but a gorgeous day!! #rocpaddleboards @rocpaddleboards #getoutside #exploremore

Perspective makes all the difference #olloclipmacro

Flying mountain trail. Beautiful cove! Beautiful light! Beautiful sky! Beautiful hike! #nofilterneeded #acadianationalpark #exploremore #getoutside

Kayaking out to an island in the middle of the pond with a diving board installed! Yes, please!!! #gojumpinalake #exploremore #getoutsideandplay #lakelife #vacationland

Afternoon adventures and lazy moments. Hammock lounging, flight lessons, a family paddling trip to a jumping off rock where both boys took the plunge. #goodday

Starting a book with a map in a hammock by the lake. Saved this one for summer vacation #prettyperfectifyouaskme #vacationgoals #lakelife #mapsinbooksmakemehappy @rachelcjoyce

And some beautiful little bits of nature from our camping trip. #olloclipmacro #nofilterneeded #shotoniphone

Got in two forest walks today- one with the waggle and one without. What a gift of a day! From the butterflies to the breeze, the ferns to the trees, the sun to the glint on the water, it was all loveliness. #grateful #getoutside #exploremore

Excited for some paddling adventures! #rocpaddleboards #sup #newtoy

This is why I love #beebalm . Hello, gorgeous. The bees are finally abuzz! #honeybee #apismelifera #nofilter #shotoniphone

OMG. Shopping for a shower cap because I’ve had mine for years and the elastic is shot. How can I not buy this one when they suggest that most people are doing tub reading of Eliot’s The Wasteland?!? Now to find my copy…#boughtit #thismademyday 🤣🤣 I want to meet the person who created this still life. I have so many questions!!

Proud owner of a new @amandamorandesigns bangle! (Middle one- all 3 gorgeous ones are hers) Anniversary present from @keegsands . Inscribed with the same word that was on the inside of my wedding ring ❤️ Love it!!!

Classic rainy swim. Love these crazy fools! ❤️ #lakelife #makingmemories

A great family day ❤️ kayaking with my dad, swimming with my mom ( and the whole family), adventuring with my niece and Kaleb. Not pictured: starting the day with a coffee date with my husband and the 3 used books I got at a fabulous used bookstore. #goodtimes #grateful #makingmemories.

Made peach pie with my dad on vacation. It was delicious!

Strategic swim float leaning/launching #bestdadever #lakelife

And now, the bug pictures you’ve been waiting for 🤣 Threw in a few frogs for fun. The giant water bug was expired ( and smelly) but get a load of that mouth! Also, we always go to yurts at the end of June, and I always manage to find dragonfly molts. Love that ❤️ so much. @maineforestyurts

Outside and inside. What’s not to love? It was only a weekend, but so relaxing that I’m walking around the yard looking for what’s new with plants, like we’ve been gone a week. #thatsawin #yurtlife @maineforestyurts

Everyone knows shelter comes first… #groupeffort #weekendproject @maineforestyurts

Do you know what I am? ( Besides beautiful 😍) #antenna #insectsofinstagram

Snack upon arrival #yurtlife @maineforestyurts

Evening at the beach. Pretty perfect. #nofilterneeded

Beavers do an incredible job creating habitat for a wide array of creatures. These nesting great blue herons were certainly taking advantage of the gorgeous digs created by their neighbors. Looking to learn more about how trike remarkable and necessary nature’s architects are? Read Eager by @ben It’s a fabulous book and he’s a fantastic writer. #beaverbeliever

Didn’t feel like making dinner. Did feel like making pie. #thatkindofday #takeoutpizzaitis #strawberryrhubarbismyfavorite #nofilterneeded #hurryupandcool

Taking cherry seed spitting to new heights #summervibes @kaleb_sands

Hedgehog rock #sharethehedge #hedgehogart #natureisthebestartist

Best part of dropping donations off at Savers, aside from the thrill of the purge? Browsing the used books and the thrill of a find! #usedbooksaremycatnip #usedbooks #endlesstbr

Was gifted a subscription to this amazing print magazine last year. Just realized my year was up so of course I got my own subscription. Beautiful publication, and look at that packaging! That design! That branding! Those topographical lines! 😍 And the bonus Field Notes?! I mean…Adventure Journal, you get me ❤️Keep being awesome. @adventurejournal

Caterpillars making art? Synchronized munching? #arteverywhere #insectsofinstagram #whataretheydoing #nofilter #caterpillar

#morningwalk #getoutside #exploremore #freshairclub

Spent some time this afternoon in the presence of greatness #wolftree #treesofinstagram #shinrinyoku #grateful #exploremore #getoutside

Beaver stump as landscape art. Nature’s architects are nature’s artists #beaverbeliever

Beavers and bees/ A walk in the trees/ Happy Mother’s Day to me! #sograteful #getoutside #exploremore #woodswalk #whereveriwander

When this cute, fuzzy face wakes you up before your alarm and you actually get your butt out of bed, you realize that you gave enough time before work for a woods walk in a day when you thought you wouldn’t #dulynoted #itwasthebirdstoo #getoutside #exploremore #nofilter #gloriousmorning #woodswalk #shinrinyoku

Gorgeous clouds last night coming home from baseball #nofilter

Beautiful morning walk before soccer. Got my stubborn self into a bit of a tangle — literally, as I got stuck in a briar patch while attempting to cross a barbed-wire and poison ivy covered stone wall in an attempt to circumnavigate the part of the trail that was underwater rather than retrace my steps. Had to wade through the water after all. Laughed at myself the whole way #typical #adventureeveryday #exploremore #getoutside

Garden blooms #mygarden

Shadow play. This capture feels musical to me- like a cello decomposed into its essential colors and shapes.

Shadow play. This capture feels musical to me- like a cello decomposed into its essential colors and shapes.

Earth Day river clean up! The broken ski we found provided the perfect way to carry the bags home! #earthday2021 #cleanriverscleanoceans #rivercleanup

Earth Day river clean up! The broken ski we found provided the perfect way to carry the bags home! #earthday2021 #cleanriverscleanoceans #rivercleanup

Earth Day picnic #brrr

Earth Day picnic #brrr

Closeup of moss or drone view of forest? #ifyouknowmethenyouknow #mypicturenotkeegans #ilovemoss #moss

Closeup of moss or drone view of forest? #ifyouknowmethenyouknow #mypicturenotkeegans #ilovemoss #moss

Springtime beauty everywhere! 😍 #springhassprung

Springtime beauty everywhere! 😍 #springhassprung

How many people does it take to open an umbrella? #sunnydays #comedyshow

How many people does it take to open an umbrella? #sunnydays #comedyshow

“Like a tide rising, the green glow is reclaiming the forest from the ground up.” - David George Haskell, The Forest Unseen: A Year’s Watch in Nature. #lovethisbook #getoutside #exploremore #beautyeverywhereyoulook #damngoodquote @davidgeorgehaskell

“Like a tide rising, the green glow is reclaiming the forest from the ground up.” - David George Haskell, The Forest Unseen: A Year’s Watch in Nature. #lovethisbook #getoutside #exploremore #beautyeverywhereyoulook #damngoodquote @davidgeorgehaskell

Morning gifts: new leaves, dew-soaked webs, sunshine bouncing off the water, pileated woodpecker. #grateful #nofilterneeded #tgif #getoutside #exploremore

Morning gifts: new leaves, dew-soaked webs, sunshine bouncing off the water, pileated woodpecker. #grateful #nofilterneeded #tgif #getoutside #exploremore

When making dinner takes waaay longer than it should because you are busy photographing fractals 😬😁#guiltyascharged #romanescocauliflower #beautifulveggies #natureisincredible

When making dinner takes waaay longer than it should because you are busy photographing fractals 😬😁#guiltyascharged #romanescocauliflower #beautifulveggies #natureisincredible

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Handsome devils. Even the cat enjoyed the sunny day

Handsome devils. Even the cat enjoyed the sunny day

Phragmites - invasive but photogenic #nofilter

Phragmites - invasive but photogenic #nofilter

Question: Mountain range relief map or birch tree? Answer: Both. Also gorgeous #kalebfoundit @kaleb_sands

Question: Mountain range relief map or birch tree? Answer: Both. Also gorgeous #kalebfoundit @kaleb_sands

Gorgeous beaver pond, but it felt a little end of days with the sun burning beneath the clouds

Sea urchin? Or frozen pine branch?

Lightly snowing this morning… #olloclipmacro #snowflakes #snowflakemacro #snowflakebentley

Another day, a different temperature, different snowflakes. 😍 #olloclipmacro #snowflakesmacro #macrosnowflake #snowflakes #snowflakebentley #sorrynotsorry #grateful #natureisagift #shotoniphone

Happy 14 to this adventurous kid! I love exploring with you, and hope you’ll tolerate hanging with your mom for a while longer. You are a noisy goofball, and I love you!!! @kaleb_sands

It wouldn’t be a trip up north without snowflake pictures 😍 So grateful that it started snowing an hour before we left, and it was snowflake snow!! #ilovewinter #macrosnowflake #snowflakes❄️ #snowflakemacro #snowflakesofinstagram #olloclipmacro #olloclip

Saw what I believe to be lungwort lichen today- not one I’ve noticed before. So cool looking! #nofilterneeded #lungwortlichen #lichensofinstagram

Tracks! Moose! 😍 mouse? Horseshoe crab?? 🤣 and maybe a fox? Love reading the winter landscape #everystepastory #wintertracking

Seriously gorgeous vegetables for ramen from @3riverfarmersalliance . #yum #ramen

Bookended my day with walks in the snow. ❤️ Trying to be intentional and #maketimeforwhatmatters #exploremore #getoutside

It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood 🎶🎶❄️❄️ Quick little morning walk before the work day starts 😍

Trying something new: reading this book over the course of the year, on the corresponding dates. Excited to spend the whole year seeing Haskell’s forest through his eyes #theforestunseen @davidgeorgehaskell

Insect stories written in insect script

“The earth is so richly endowed that the least we can do in return is to pay attention.” —Robin Wall Kimmerer. YES. A sentence that so beautifully reflects my mindset. ❤️ Thank you #braidingsweetgrass

Making little creatures for a Kindergarten design project, and feeling a bit of kinship with the amazing healthcare workers who are providing the COVID-19 testing #longlines #arenttheycute

Starting the new year with intention. Starting with joy. Starting with clear air and green moss and flowing streams and ferns. Starting the new year with love. #welcome2021 #woodswalk #happynewyear