Rainbow Below Picacho Peak

Desert Storm and Rainbow from Picacho Peak, Arizona

A rainbow arching below the summit of Picacho Peak. Picacho Peak State Park, Arizona

I’ve been pretty busy lately with not much free time so I had to dig back in the archives for this one. One thing I miss about Arizona is hiking in the desert. For eight months of the year the entire region has perfect conditions for hiking and with an average of 300 sunny days a year, you can bet the weather will be good.… Keep reading...

Elk and Mountains

Elk in the National Elk Refuge Panorama

A trio of elk migrating into the National Elk Refuge below a winter storm at sunset. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

When I first moved to the Jackson, WY area I saw an incredible scene that would have made a killer panorama – a golden light hitting clouds of a winter storm over distant mountains as a line of a dozen or so elk walked along the top of a ridge in front of it all.… Keep reading...

Great Fountain Geyser Reflection

Great Fountain Geyser in Yellowstone National Park

Great Fountain Geyser Reflection
Great Fountain Geyser reflects a cloudy sunset in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.

One of the more popular but underrated geysers in Yellowstone is the Great Fountain Geyser for its size and amazing display of color. I was hoping to see it go off, however time restrictions at the time prevented me from being able to wait around to see it, especially since it’s roughly every 9-15 hours.… Keep reading...

Sunrise Light on Ridge Crests

First Light in the Grand Canyon Panorama

Sunrise Light on Ridge Crests
Sunrise light hitting a handful of ridge crests below storm clouds. Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

Finding a secluded spot somewhere on the Rim Trail of the South Rim is the best way to watch the sun rise on the Grand Canyon. Most people are still sound asleep, much less walking along the rim, leaving you to enjoy one of the most amazing moments in the day all to yourself.… Keep reading...