Christmas in the Moab, Utah area can be a wonderfully special thing. While I found the crowds at Arches National Park to be surprisingly busy, I was excited to see Canyonlands National Park relatively empty. At the advice of another camper occupying the vacant campground, I chose a nearby spot to stay for a couple of chilly nights.… Keep reading...
The dead of winter is always a beautiful time in Jackson Hole. During this January we were in the midst of consistent below-average temperatures with above-average snow. As a result, I did my best to head out and capture some of the wildlife and landscapes of the area.… Keep reading...
I was fresh off of some major and disruptive life changes. Despite my passion for it, I hadn’t done significant, or even moderate, hiking in years. With the change now well underway, I was eager to see if my body would once again adapt to a lifestyle of hiking.
Nearby trails around home became daily destinations.… Keep reading...
Comet Neowise put on one of the best night sky shows for years back in 2020. The spectacular event peaked as it approached closer to the sun, becoming much more visible in the evening skies. It captured the inspiration of everyone on the planet who had a decent view of it.… Keep reading...
The Milky Way Galaxy is one of the most awe-inspiring reasons for preserving night skies. Sought out by photographers all over the world, dark sky places are a gold mine for good night sky photography.… Keep reading...
The History Trail is a 3.8 mile trail that parallels Old Pass Road up to Teton Pass. Though I’ve hiked segments of the trail many times before, I had never hiked the full trail. I took the opportunity to also see what kind of birds I would find along the way, knowing it wasn’t a very active birding location.… Keep reading...