Canyonlands National Park is one the least visited of Utah’s five national parks. The area that people tend to visit, when they do, is the Island in the Sky District. This was certainly true for myself as well. And yet, despite several visits to the area, I had never hiked below the rim.… Keep reading...
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...
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...
This year was far more productive than in years past thanks to plentiful opportunities that I began to take advantage of in the spring. While the year began at a relatively slow start, I completely embraced moving back to Kelly, Wyoming after living in Victor, Idaho, making the most of every opportunity.… Keep reading...
I’ve called Jackson Hole my home since 2008, and yet, somehow, I never did get up early to capture Oxbow Bend at sunrise during the peak autumn season. Whether it was due to inconveniences, bad timing, or simply wanting to avoid the crowds, for whatever reason, I simply hadn’t gone to get the iconic shot.… Keep reading...