For witnessing sunrises like theseFor clouds reflected in lakesFor warm, comfortable footwearFor views from the pathFor the sun lighting up the changing leavesFor experiencing new hikesFor finding new trailsFor beautiful wooded pathwaysFor big trees and moss-covered branchesFor someone to share the mysterious woods withFor visiting my first hatcheryFor beautiful, musical spawning streams and riversFor witnessing the annual chum salmon runFor learning more about the salmonid species that inhabit the rivers and seasFor gorgeous views everywhere I lookFor fish tacos and Jarritos at Tidal TacosFor sneaky, cheeky birds eyeing our lunchFor friends, both near and farFor the beauty of a Vancouver Island autumnFor Thanksgiving gatherings with family and friends