Branches Book

BRANCHES

The beauty of the moment is hidden, waiting to be discovered, waiting to be enjoyed. Just as Thoreau went to the woods to see if he could live deliberately, I went to the woods in search

Author’s Statement: Jacob Rockwell

This project is a true reflection on my experience working with the National Park Service a few summers ago in the Rocky Mountains. I camped for a month and worked every day with a crew of 10, learning to love the quiet nights and cold mornings. This piece of writing is meant to demonstrate my love for this particular experience. As I wrote my story, I listed a few of the challenges I faced. I tried to tie each experience together in a flow of poeticism to chronicle the emotional journey that I experienced as well as some facts of my trip. I then connected the experience to the challenges faced at home. My hope is to share the wonder and amazement that I felt.

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