Comet Leonard Above Green River

Astronomical Events Above Canyonlands

Comet Leonard Above Green River

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...

Geminid Meteor Above Moulton Barn

12 Favorite Photos from 2023

January

A pine forest tapering off below the Teton Mountains at sunrise. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

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...

Hiker Overlooking Lava Vent

Regaining My Hiking Legs

Hiker Overlooking Lava Vent

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...

Trail Creek in Dense Forest Brush

Birding the History Trail

Trail Creek in Dense Forest Brush
Trail Creek flowing along the History Trail through dense forest brush. Bridger-Teton National Forest, Wyoming

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...