ERIC RILKOA BLANK CANVASOCTOBER / 2026

TODAY ON THE PORCH

October 1, 2026

DAY ONE

A blank canvas. A fresh cup.

October 1. The professional chapter has a place in the archive. This one begins with curiosity, cooler evenings, and permission to make something just because it sounds fun.

ON THIS DAY

A birthday for the wild.

On October 1, 1890, an act of Congress established Yosemite National Park. Today marks 136 years since that designation—a good day to remember the value of leaving room for the wild.

Read the history · National Park Service

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