Wandering the woods and winding trails of northern Colorado.

Welcome, I’m so glad you’re here! I’m Laura, a writer, scientist, and natural history enthusiast. I hope you’ll join me as I explore the outdoors, delve into natural history, seek out wild places, and share my adventures in my Substack.

Hiking in red dirt in Arches National Park.

I studied biology and chemistry as an undergraduate and went on to obtain a master’s degree in applied ecology. In the corporate world, I’ve been an analytical chemist, a technical writer, and a science writer. Outside of work, I enjoy photography, painting, hiking, birdwatching, and keeping natural history journals. I also write the occasional poem and record the odd soundscape.

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After the inversion in Canyonlands National Park.

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