Read part one of my solo backpacking trip that went horribly wrong.

Have you ever found yourself mindlessly tapping apps and scrolling on your phone?

I’ve tried literally everything to curb this incessant need to stare at my phone.

Want to know what actually works??

If you’ve been around here long, you probably have some idea of how much I love being near water.

Especially rivers.

But after enjoying rivers for most of my life, it wasn’t until this past year that I learned why. 

Do you ever have one of those days where your mind is spinning and you can’t seem to put down your phone? For me, it usually goes like this…

Join me as I take you behind the scenes of filming this epic sunrise time lapse to pair with beautiful meditative flute music.

On Friday, April 25th I had the pleasure of taking Flute Journey on the road! This time, to Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center in Kirkwood, Missouri. Come along with me on a behind the scenes tour.

Join me for a relaxing nature music hike through the early spring bloom in central Missouri!

I don’t know about you, but I am SO relieved that spring is finally here. Everything is greening up, the flowers are blooming, and when it finally decides to stop raining for a few days, we can enjoy some glorious sunshine!

Over the past several weeks, I’ve been out on a handful of hikes in central Missouri - and have been blown away by the plethora of gorgeous wildflowers.

Feeling anxious?

Maybe you’re overstimulated by everything that’s going on in the world right now - and our constant access to it through our phones and computers.

Wherever you find yourself today, I invite you to join me in this calming Rainy Day Serenity nature music video.

It’s been almost a year since the last time I packed up my 10 essentials and set out for a multi-day backpacking trip.

And it wasn’t until I got home from four days and three nights in the woods that I realized just how much I needed it.

I’ve always had the instinct to get outside when I’m feeling extra tense - but apparently there is actual science to back up why we feel better when we’re enjoying the outdoors. I did a little bit of reading, and found my favorite 4 Ways Nature Calms Your Anxiety…

If you struggle with this like I do, I invite you to check out my latest nature + music vlog where I hike through the winter blues and find so much joy along the way.

Want to go on a beautiful winter hike with me and my dog?

Though there are a few unexpected (icy) surprises, I can promise that you’ll stay warm and cozy the entire time.

As I continue to grow into this nature + music space, I’m considering using an online donation platform (such as Patreon) to give you the opportunity to support my work and future projects.

I started 2025 a little differently this year. Follow along for a cozy reflection and plan for the new year.

Have you been cooped up this winter? Join me as I push through the resistance and find SO much joy on my snowy hike by a frozen lake.

A Flute Journey Concert is a unique mixture of flute music and outdoor adventure storytelling - and this week, I took it on the road to Kansas City!

The audience and staff at the Anita B. Gorman Discovery Center were wonderfully warm, and it was such a pleasure to share the Flute Journey experience with them.

One of my favorite things to do is to play live flute music for local arts events, and this fall, I had the pleasure of providing music for three here in central Missouri.

I come ready to play a mix of light classical pieces, interesting world music, and upbeat jazz and pop covers. It’s always a hit!

My husband, Mike, is so gracious to join me on some hare-brained adventures… and this one to Joshua Tree National Park was no exception.

We spent a couple of days hiking in the park - enjoying a desert landscape that was brand new to us.

Flute Journey is a multimedia concert experience that combines solo flute music with engaging stories and beautiful footage of my outdoor adventures. Kind of like a musical soundtrack to all my favorite hiking, kayaking, backpacking and biking trips, only you get to come along with me!