When you stand within any national park, admiring its beauty and its environmental diversity, have you ever wondered where the idea came from to preserve wilderness areas?

Have you ever listened to a song multiple times, and after doing so, suddenly heard something you hadn’t before Maybe it was the phrasing the singer imparted to the lyrics. Perhaps is was a series of notes that directed your attention to a different portion of the song.

The “teaching moment” was just around the corner. “Look at the value”, I offered, “of the milkweed to the monarch.

Everyone has a story about how they started in their chosen endeavor. For me, it was a few divergent paths that converged during a conversation with Denali.

The questions they ask are sincere, wanting to learn. I’ll share my business card with them, offering my web site with the articles that will answer their questions, and provide additional photography for their viewing enjoyment.