Hello!

I am a river/park ranger traveling the US. I have lived in VA, CA, AK, NV, MT, TX, UT, CO, ID, AZ, and OR.

I have a 2 year old poodle mix who is my emotional support dog/service dog in training. When I'm working in an office she patrols with me and attends meetings. She is pretty shy at first but has yet to meet a person or dog she doesn't like.

Rafting is my current obsession and I have a job 8 months out of the year as a river ranger.

I apologize for a lack of hosting... I just moved into my place and am working on creating an extra space.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I would like to build a network (and karma) for future traveling since I move often.
So far the people on this site are like-minded in their open, giving, and adventurous attitudes.

Interests

Everything in my current life revolves around paddling, my dog, art, reading, or public lands.
I also occasionally volunteer or work doing outdoor education for children and artists.

• arts
• books
• poetry
• tattoos
• movies
• music
• fishing
• hiking
• kayaking
• camping
• whitewater rafting
• parks
• national parks
• trees
• blacksmithing
• breweries
• metalsmithing

Music, Movies, and Books

The Dead South, Dirty Heads, Iration, Sylvan Esso, Grouplove, Glass Animals, Childish Gambino

Its my 2023 goal to read a book a week.
Braiding Sweetgrass
Pablo Neruda, Neil Gaimen, Terry Patchett, JK Rowling, RR Martin, Vonnegut
My degree is in English.

Animated Kids Movies, Horror (don't watch as much now), Nature Documentaries, Romcoms, Scifi, Most TV Shows.
I miss movie theaters.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I lived in Kodiak AK for a year. During that time I got trapped on a bear viewing work trip due to weather.

Teach, Learn, Share

Let's swap recipes. I collect them in my travels.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm social, adventurous, but also happy doing my own thing. If you would like a friend to try something new I'm up for it.

I am more than happy to cook for hosts, buy you some beer (and help you drink it hopefully), give art lessons, recommend books, or go rafting/kayaking. I can pitch in for utilities for longer stays.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, England, France, Spain, United States, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United States