We can learn much about life by spending time in nature. Exploring in the piney woods or along a rocky coastline is always time well spent. If you feel deeply about the value that travel adds to your life, Pines and Coastlines is your community.

Pines and Coastlines is a space where we can inspire one another and engage in dialogue with like-minded, nature-loving individuals. Hope you find our resources to be helpful and our photographs inspiring. Together, we can make the most of our journey toward self-exploration as we share the beautiful experiences we have in the wild.

“In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. Trees can be contorted, bent in weird ways, and they’re still beautiful.” –Alice Walker

Pines and Coastlines Content Creator and Blog Author

Hi, my name is Frank Patranella. I have been on a personal journey over the past year - striving to refocus my life on what I truly value and what makes me joyful. When soul searching, one theme became evident, I am most at peace when I am in nature.

When I am standing at the base of a towering pine or looking into a tidepool along a rocky coastline, I find wonder and excitement. Discovering all that Mother Nature has to show me has become a driving factor in my life.

Being a former educator and school principal, I feel compelled to share knowledge and experiences with others, and through Pines and Coastlines, I have the opportunity to create a community that connects through a mutual love of travel and nature.

I hope the content on this site and social media resonates with you, stirs something in your heart, and inspires you to spend time in nature. May you build a life that makes your soul joyful.