Welcome! I am a contemplative thinker and photographer from Colorado. In this blog, you'll discover photographs that I've taken on my hiking and backpacking trips, mostly in the American West. I've paired these with my favorite inspirational and philosophical quotes - literary passages that emphasize the innate spirituality of the natural world. I hope you enjoy them!

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In the Spirit of Wildness,

Stephen Hatch
Fort Collins, Colorado

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Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Wild parks are Nature's cathedrals


"The highest value of wild parks is as places of recreation: Nature's cathedrals, where all may gain inspiration and strength and get nearer to God."

The Contemplative John Muir, p. 55

Photo: Temple Crag reflected in Big Pine Lake #2, John Muir Wilderness, Sierra Nevada Range, CA; July 29, 2012.  I hit the trail at 4:00 A.M. on this morning, and hiked by headlamp for two hours to get to this spot.  The sun rose just as I arrived. The teal color of this lake is absolutely amazing!
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