Don't give up, the beginning is always the hardest

Happy 17th Birthday to my not so "Little Frankie". May you stay young forever. 💞 @f.mongiovi #happybirthdaybuddy🎂

While on the river today, I was able to get a picture of a bald eagle. What fascinating birds they are and how graceful they fly. Truly a sight to see. #dewa #baldeagles #delawarewatergap (at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area)

I decided to be spontaneous and had a dinner picnic at Franklin Pond. What a great place to be. #picnics #nature #franklinpondnj (at Franklin, New Jersey)

Thank you NPS for my ridiculous high waisted pants. I don't think my fashion sense will ever be the same. #parkranger #nps #goodbyetorso #highwaistedpants #lookingofficial #uniforms

At the end of the day I am at peace, because my intentions are good and my heart is pure. #bluemountainlake #DEWA #nps #delawarewatergap (at Blue Mountain Lake and Crater Lake)

Today, we were gearing up for a busy Memorial Day weekend and official start to our season. In one of my stops today, I had to take a picture of how beautiful Buttermilk Falls looked. . . . #buttermilkfalls #DEWA #memorialday #delawarewatergap #pickyourpark #nps (at Buttermilk Falls)

If you truly love nature, youxll find beauty everywhere. . . . #delawarewatergap #mountminsi #waterfalls #DEWA #vangogh (at Delaware Water Gap)

Couldn't be anymore accurate... . . . #NoFilter #StepUpStepBack #NoInBetween

Once upon a time a daring Chief was killed in battle. In commemoration of his bravery, the remainder of his tribe carved this monument in stone. Thus starting the legend of Indian Head Rock. #indianheadrock #delawarewatergap #historicalplaces #mounttammany #legends #nativeamerican #DEWA (at Delaware Water Gap)

The best view comes after the hardest climb. . . . #mounttammany #dewa #hiking #nature #mightymountain #delawarewatergap #historicalplaces (at Delaware Water Gap)

The places where the sun creeps through the trees: there alone is my refuge. #delawarewatergap #sunsets #mountminsi #mounttammany #DEWA (at Slateford, Pennsylvania)

When I visit historical places like this, the feeling of joy is overwhelming. It has made me appreciate my job even more. Cold Air Cave is a forgotten hidden gem and truly an exhilirating place. . . . #coldaircave #DEWA #delawarewatergap #mountminsi #nationalparkservice #historicalplaces #caves #naturalphenomenon #parkranger #delawareriver #trainingdays #hiking (at Delaware Water Gap)

Take pride in how far you have come and have faith in how far you can go. #nationalparkservice #parkranger #swornin #hardworkpaysoff #federal #proudmoments #service #tourofduty

Looking fly on a dime. 👌 #penguins #aquarium #ladysman #jenkinsonsboardwalk #lookingfly #cheesing #downtheshore #vacation (at Jenkinson's Boardwalk)

A pirate's life for me. #jenkinsonsboardwalk #aquarium #vacation #downtheshore #pirateship #nautical #underthesea #marina #pirates (at Jenkinson's Boardwalk)

When your vacation finally starts. 👌🌴🏖 #seasideheights #rumbucket #piratejuice #partyinapail #seafood #vacation #bacardi (at Seaside Heights, New Jersey)