We had a wonderful time in Ohio this week celebrating our anniversary. I’d like to thank my wife for sticking by my side for so many years. Life wouldn’t be the same without you. Your presence never ceases to bring me joy and excitement. Not every day lives up to our expectations but each day with you is still meaningful and beautiful. I hope for many more in the future.

After over a decade it finally feels like we are figuring out how to balance exploring and relaxing while on vacation. It was great to spend a few days in the woods with the leaves turning. The falls were a bit dry but the canyons were still impressive.

A woman and dog stand inside a large open cavern.
A tree whose trunk bends out over the edge of a cliff before climbing up.
I was amazed by how these trees managed to rise on the edge of these cliffs.
A large cliff face with a small amount of water dribbling down framed by trees with golden leaves on top, green trees on the side, and a pool of water below.
This was apparently the highest volume falls in the park.
A small black and white snake on a dirt trail.
A Gray Ratsnake who was hanging out on the trail.
A man and boy looking at a grafitied, stone cliff face with a flashlight.
Our friends exploring the cave walls.
Small fern-like plants growing out of a wall in a closeup photo.
Two canyon walls topped with trees as light trickles through on a small section of the wall.
I loved the light playing on the canyon walls.
A large conical wasp nest hanging from a tree with red leaves.
A picnic shelter built with logs surrounded by trees with autumn leaves.