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gazzam lake nature preserve

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 10:46:00 -0700

the stump by the lake ~

center of a universe

of that I am sure

listen. 25 minute walk. ambient.

finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

blakely harbor

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:22:00 -0700

ancient mariners ~

shipbuilding trades long ago

now calm winds and sea

listen. 10 minute walk. ambient.

finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

bloedel japanese garden

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Sat, 13 Mar 2021 14:14:00 -0800

japanese garden ~

travel between awareness

and tranquility

finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

moritani preserve

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 11:18:00 -0800

Japanese block print ~

cherry blossoms on a stone

beneath old cedar

finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

halls hill lookout

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 10:45:00 -0800

ode to a swallow ~

never a feeble bird 'twas

my brave, strong swallow

crossing land and sea

you migrate thousands of miles

e'er return to me

listen. 12 minute walk. ambient.

finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

nutes pond

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:36:00 -0800

behind this worn mask ~

tired eyes finding comfort in

earth's matter and form

listen. 16 minute walk. ambient.

finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

hawley cove

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Tue, 9 Mar 2021 10:38:00 -0800

towers in the sand ~

a feature of my childhood

sifted from memory

listen. 8 minute walk. ambient.

finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

grand forest north

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Mon, 8 Mar 2021 14:21:00 -0800

dream me a garden ~

where mist rises each morning

and won't fade away.

finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

fay bainbridge park

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Wed, 6 Jan 2021 13:03:00 -0800

waves rush up then fade.

I sit quietly, eyes closed.

lost in the moment.

listen. 20 minute walk. ambient.

finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

eagle harbor waterfront

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Tue, 5 Jan 2021 10:31:00 -0800

today's long winter.

I forget its coldness with.

morning's golden dawn.

listen. 8 minute walk. ambient.

finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

west port madison

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Mon, 4 Jan 2021 10:50:00 -0800

a curious bird.

my much-needed company.

in the rain-soaked woods.

listen. 15 minute walk. ambient.

finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

murden cove

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Thu, 24 Dec 2020 10:32:00 -0800

take her to the sea.

where we find simple joy in.

the mist of winter.

listen. 12 minute walk. ambient.

finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

hawley cove

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 11:17:00 -0800

a mist by the sea.

drifts in my mind as a dream.

a fog horn wakens.

listen. 12 minute walk. ambient.

finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

hayano trail

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 10:16:00 -0800

and I breathed deeply.

each breath a poem for the.

first day of winter.

listen. 15 minute walk. ambient.

finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

joel pritchard park

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 09:26:00 -0800

beneath the surface.
our past is carried away.
by the undertow.

listen. 10 minute walk. ambient.

finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

blakely harbor

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 00:30:00 -0800

a village of old.

now ripples on the water.

bathing herons' legs.

listen. 11 minute walk. ambient.

finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

fort ward blakely harbor trail

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 00:30:00 -0800

early morning chill.

cedars beckon me quietly.

through the forest door.

listen. 11 minute walk. ambient.

finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

halls hill lookout

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 08:37:00 -0800

perched among the trees.

the sun flits from branch to branch.

as it follows me.

listen. 11 minute walk. ambient.

finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

nutes pond

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 00:30:00 -0800

aging fisherman.

run aground a muddy shoal.

aching to be freed.

listen. 11 minute walk. ambient.

finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

japanese american exclusion memorial

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 00:30:00 -0800

a wall marks a path.

where memory is planted.

and where hope takes root.

listen. 17 minute walk. ambient.

finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

springbrook creek

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 00:30:00 -0800

the path to the creek.

where children play in summer.

where wild salmon spawn.

listen. 18 minute walk. ambient.

finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

battle point park

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 00:30:00 -0800

each morning, a pause.

a cocoon of calm silence.

nurtures your spirit.

listen. 15 minute walk. ambient.

finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

forest to sky trail

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Wed, 9 Dec 2020 00:30:00 -0800

a scent in the air.

a wisp of a memory.

floating back to me.

listen. 11 minute walk. ambient.

finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

grand forest west

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Tue, 8 Dec 2020 00:30:00 -0800

gold, copper and green.

the forest is a palette.

waiting for a brush.

listen. 11 minute walk. ambient.

finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

ferry dell trail

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Mon, 7 Dec 2020 00:30:00 -0800

did I embrace nature.

or did nature embrace me.

divine mystery.

listen. 15 minute walk. ambient.

finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

hawley cove

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Fri, 4 Dec 2020 00:30:00 -0800

brilliant sky colors.

announcing here I am, world.

a fleeting peacock.

listen. 19 minute walk. ambient.

finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

westwood shore trail

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Thu, 3 Dec 2020 00:30:00 -0800

mist falls on cedars.

one by one, I count the drops.

falling out of sight.

listen. 25 minute walk. ambient.

finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

russ knudsen trail

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Wed, 2 Dec 2020 00:30:00 -0800

listen for silence.

only light footfalls, rustling.

a ferry horn sounds.

listen. 15 minute walk. ambient.

finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

gazzam lake nature preserve

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Tue, 1 Dec 2020 00:30:00 -0800

finding the foot path.

with morning light through a gauze.

as I walk in fog.

listen. 15 minute walk. ambient.

finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

agate passage preserve

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 00:30:00 -0800

walk and walk onward.

distancing from your concerns.

your mind far afield.

listen. 20 minute walk. ambient.

finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

meigs park

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 00:30:00 -0800

rhythm of footfalls.

morning's musical partner.

rouses my senses.

listen. 25 minute walk. ambient.

finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

williams-olson park

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 00:30:00 -0800

thankful for nature.

flora, fauna and seasons.

a new gift each day.

listen. 15 minute walk. ambient.

finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

lovgreen pit

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 00:30:00 -0800

from autumn to spring. the circle of life's seasons. lives in each of us.

listen. 13 minute walk. ambient.

finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

lytle beach

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 00:30:00 -0800

blustery coldness. churning the sea and the shore. sculpting the morning.

listen. 10 minute walk. ambient.

finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

grand forest north

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 00:30:00 -0800

the path meanders. find a way to pause, reflect. your surprise awaits.

listen. 20 minute walk. ambient.

finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

manzanita park

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 08:40:00 -0800

between the distance. birdsong brings us much closer. to being present.

listen. 20 minute walk. ambient.

finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

west port madison nature preserve

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 08:29:00 -0800

dawn gives us the light. to see our natural world. anew each morning.

listen. 12 minute walk. ambient.

finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

sakai park

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 09:47:00 -0800

nature always hears. the promising bud of thought. yet to be spoken.

listen. 30 minute walk. ambient.

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finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

grand forest east

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 10:32:00 -0800

pacific northwest. the cooling touch of light rain. the sweet scent of fir.

listen. 12 minute walk. ambient.

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finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

eagle harbor waterfront

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 09:09:00 -0800

a windy morning. in the distance, otters play. chasing and rolling.

listen. 12 minute walk. ambient.

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finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

hawley cove

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 08:38:00 -0800

dawn signals promise. a warm possibility. of spirit renewed.

listen. 11 minute walk. ambient.

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finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

john nelson trail

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 08:18:00 -0800

nature gives us space. to reflect on what we have. what we can offer.

listen. 10 minute walk. ambient.

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finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

murden cove

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 08:59:00 -0800

the sounds of seagulls. strolling the cove at low tide. pungent air aloft.

listen. 10 minute walk. ambient.

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finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

ted olson nature preserve

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Mon, 9 Nov 2020 08:43:00 -0800

dawn in the forest. a crisp new day brings birdsong. nature's joy awakens.

listen. 20 minute walk. ambient.

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finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

pritchard park

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Fri, 6 Nov 2020 09:47:00 -0800

seek solace shoreside. when winds blow and waves roll in. nature's rhythms soothe.

listen. 11 minute walk. ambient.

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finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

knudsen and westwood shore trails

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Thu, 5 Nov 2020 09:17:00 -0800

the sounds of nature. the joy of being present. the calm of deep woods.

listen. 30 minute walk. ambient.

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finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

fay bainbridge

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Wed, 4 Nov 2020 09:25:00 -0800

stormy winds today. blowing in both directions. seeking a respite.

listen. 10 minute walk. ambient.

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finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

moritani preserve

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Tue, 3 Nov 2020 08:40:00 -0800

rain washes small birds. red berries their favorite. without distraction.

listen. 30 minute walk. ambient.

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finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

hidden cove

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Mon, 2 Nov 2020 09:25:00 -0800

if you calm your mind. falling dew drops can be heard. watering your soul.

listen. 30 minute walk. ambient.

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finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

grand forest west

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 09:13:00 -0700

birds in big cedars. listen to my feet falling. autumn leaves crackle.

listen. 30 minute walk. ambient.

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finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

forest to sky trail

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 09:44:00 -0700

the haunted forest. a silent zombie tree stump. not moving, undead.

listen. 5 minute walk. ambient.

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finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

gazzam lake nature preserve

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 09:31:00 -0700

i love the silence. of deep forest at first light. birds add to the spell.

listen. 30 minute walk. ambient.

weekdays. subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.

finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

ft. ward to blakely harbor

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 12:55:00 -0700

what, no dawn chorus? too late for full-on birdsong. good hike anyway.

listen. 30 minute walk. ambient.

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finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

bluff trail

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 00:30:00 -0700

walking and knocking. pileated woodpecker. brightens my morning.

listen. 30 minute walk. ambient.

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finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

hawley cove

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 00:30:00 -0700

bracing windy rain. shivering yet proceeding. metaphor for life.

listen. 30 minute walk. ambient.

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finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

blakely harbor

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 00:30:00 -0700

tromping through mudflats. fall's first chill is in the air. chipmunk harvests cones.

listen. 30 minute walk. ambient.

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finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

joel pritchard park

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 00:30:00 -0700

beach sand underfoot. harbor wake gently lapping. dog on high alert.

listen. 30 minute walk. ambient.

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finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

nutes pond

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 00:30:00 -0700

ducks, owls, coyotes. an observer is observed. a leaf hangs in air.

listen. 30 minute walk. ambient.

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finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

westwood shore trail

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 00:30:00 -0700

rooster at first light. autumn forest awakens. senses come alive.

listen. 30 minute walk. ambient.

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finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

moritani preserve

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 00:30:00 -0700

a froggy morning. searching for the croaking source. Eagle Harbor sounds.

listen. 30 minute walk. ambient.

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finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

grand forest east

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0700

the hilltop raven. drying out after the storm. birds for company.

listen. 30 minute walk. ambient.

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finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

ferry dell trail

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0700

windstorm aftermath. treading on leaves through forest. mudflats at low tide.

listen. 30 minute walk. ambient.

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finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

manzanita park

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0700

rain soaking forest. splashing on a trail turned creek. a childhood moment.

listen. 30 minute walk. ambient.

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finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

west port madison nature preserve

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0700

birds on forest roof. soft carpet of fir needles. oysterman at shore.

listen. 30 minute walk. ambient.

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finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

battle point park

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0700

broad expanse of grass. songbirds in neighboring woods. pond ducks greet the dawn.

listen. 30 minute walk. ambient.

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finding calmness, inspiration and creativity in the pacific northwest. steve goll.

why a walking podcast?

steve@stevegoll.com (steve goll) — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0700

Bainbridge Island inspires walking podcasts. While some might say recording the sounds of walking has been done before, the truth is that I need this for me. Right now. I've had enough doom scrolling. I need a daily tonic of nature to take my mind to a better place. A positive place.

Listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.

-Steve