Pin Drops & Paper Trails

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I read. I travel. I write.

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Sunset view at Joshua Tree National Park

When I read, I travel. Some days, I actually leave home. Those are the days I write about.

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Photo of author at overlook on Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive in Great Basin National Park
Author in front of Rippa Villa in Spring Hill, Tennessee
On the Photo Trail in Red Canyon- Dixie National Forest in Panguitch, Utah

My adventures run the gamut from grand experiences in America’s National Parks to weekend-warrior discoveries in my own backyard. Along for the ride are the books that inspire me to travel to new places or delve deeper when I come home. These are my travels and the books that accompany me.

What I’m Reading

Lost Journals of Sacajewea by Debra Magpie Earling- historical fiction purporting the true history of Sacajewea and her legendary role in the Lewis & Clark expedition

The Lost Journals of Sacajewea by Debra Magpie Earling is an eye-opening retelling of the life of Sacajewea, the legendary Native American interpreter for the Lewis & Clark expedition. This is not the fairy tale we were taught in American history class. It’s an emotionally charged and disturbing story of a girl robbed of her innocence by men seeking immortal fame. The Lost Journals is a challenging read that left a deep impression on my heart. It’s a story I’ll never forget.

Sacajewea was instrumental in Lewis & Clark’s success, but her son was an important member of the expedition, too. His name was Jean Baptiste Charbonneau, and his nickname was “Pomp”. Born in 1805 during the Corps of Discovery’s trek west, Pomp won the affection of William Clark and became like a son to the famed explorer. Evidence of Clark’s fondness for Pomp can be found on Exit 23 of Interstate 94 in Montana- a stone monolith so significant William Clark signed his name on it. But he didn’t name it after himself. He named it after Pomp.

I’ll tell you how I discovered Pompeys Pillar National Monument in my upcoming article, Pompeys Pillar- On Montana’s Lewis & Clark Trail. Check back soon for more about this lesser-known Montana gem.

When will my next grand adventure begin?

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I’ll let you know soon!

What I’m Writing