My idea of an excellent day is one spent outdoors. A trip “out West” when I was a kid sparked a lifelong love of national parks, which eventually led me to write a book about the history of North Cascades National Park, a little-known gem here in Washington. Crown Jewel Wilderness: Creating North Cascades National Park is published by Washington State University Press.
Now I’m working on a new project, based on my quest to visit all of Washington’s state parks. It’s kept me busy–there are more than 100 parks in The Evergreen State–and I’ve written dozens of essays about state parks I’ve visited. Right now, I’m taking a break right now to write a book based on my state parks experiences.