Zack Ballinger

Over the past few years, I’ve truly enjoyed writing, speaking, and connecting with so many of you through this page. I’m incredibly grateful for all the support, conversations, and interactions around career advice, leadership, and life experiences along the way.

That said… I’ve decided to lean into another passion of mine that many of you already know I absolutely love: CHRISTMAS. 🎄

Over the coming months, I’ll slowly be transitioning this page into a 24/7 Christmas-themed page dedicated to holiday spirit, traditions, decorations, travel, food, nostalgia, and celebrating the magic of Christmas all year long. More details to come soon!

Now, I completely understand that not everyone loves Christmas the way I do — so if this new direction isn’t for you, no hard feelings at all. But for those sticking around… get ready for Christmas spirit 365 days a week.

And yes… it’s never too early for Christmas. 🎅

What’s your New Year’s resolution for 2024?

Hiking in Camels Back Park and enjoying beautiful downtown Boise, ID.

I got to hike in the beautiful Acadia National Park. It’s located along the mid-section of the Maine coast, southwest of Bar Harbor. Acadia boasts a glaciated coastal and island landscape, an abundance of habitats, a high level of biodiversity, clean air and water, and a rich cultural heritage.

The park contains the tallest mountain on the Atlantic Coast of the United States (Cadillac Mountain), exposed granite domes, glacial erratics, U-shaped valleys, and cobble beaches.

*It rained all day, but still tried to capture some pictures .