Autumn Season at Schwabacher Landing

Going Back to the Real World

A gorgeous autumn season on display at Schwabacher Landing below the Teton Mountains. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

Working in the tourism industry in a place as idyllic as Jackson Hole and Grand Teton National Park, I often hear someone say, “It’s time to go back to the real world.” At first, it was simply an easy comment to dismiss as someone who would prefer to stay in vast stretches of mountain wilderness versus returning to a stressful job and city life.… Keep reading...

12 Favorite Photos from 2024

Having gotten much more into birds in the last couple of years, I wanted to push myself to get some more compelling bird photos. Fortunately, I was able to make a noticeable improvement from the photos I acquired the previous year, as well as even earlier in this year. Naturally, I also kept my eye toward every other aspect of natural beauty in the area, providing me with plenty of scenic delights and gorgeous wildlife encounters.… Keep reading...

Sunset Lake in Jedediah Smith Wilderness

That’s Not Mud – A Short Story

A storm passes over Sunset Lake in the Jedediah Smith Wilderness of the Targhee National Forest in Wyoming.

It was my friend, Dale’s, first backpacking excursion, and rather than easing him into the rigors and rituals that come with such an experience, he instead insisted on the popular, but overly strenuous, 40-mile Teton Crest Trail in northwestern Wyoming.… Keep reading...

Stormy Weather Moving Over Mount Hunt Divide

Racing a Thunderstorm Up the Tetons

Rain showers and stormy weather moving in over the Mount Hunt Divide. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

The Mount Hunt Divide is a relatively uncommon and remote destination for many people hiking in Grand Teton National Park. Sandwiched between Granite and Open Canyons, it sees little traffic compared to its canyon neighbors just a bit farther north.… 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...