Off the Beaten Path
Welcome to Veered Life—a celebration of trading urban rush for the calm of nature. Here, I share the joy of slowing down, breathing deeper, and finding magic in everything from morning dew on wildflowers to remote humanless wilderness. This is for those who've felt the pull toward remote paths, winding bike trails, and quiet waters where paddles cut through untouched silence.
Waterfalls Season
Late spring visit to Yosemite NP, May 2026.
Rancheria Falls Overnighter
Early spring to Rancheria Falls at Hetch Hetchy, March 2026.
Film project: Catskills Retreat
Early summer escape to the heart of Catskills, June 2018
Film project: Rainy Vermont
Cozy late fall weekend in Central Vermont, October 2018.
Film project: Canadian Escape
Annual pilgrimage to escape July 4th crows at Grand Manan, Canada, July 2019
Film project: Colors of Beacon
Cold and sunny MTA weekender in Beacon, November 2018.
Film project: Rockaways
Hottest days of the summer spend at Rockaways, July 2018
Film project: Last Colors
Late fall weekend in Newfane, VT, October 2019
Film project: Ukrainian Summer
Midsummer countryside vibes of eastern Ukraine, July 2020.
Atmospheric River
Day trip in Alpental Backcountry. Washington, December 2023
Christmas in the Wilderness
Christmas Tour to Mt. Baker Wilderness. Washington, December 2023
Adirondacks Hazy Morning
A moment of calm after a stormy and windy day. Lows Lake, September 2025