Rainbow Rising Above Elk Herd

Elk Below Rainbow

Rainbow Rising Above Elk Herd

Each spring, thousands of elk migrate north from the National Elk Refuge into Grand Teton National Park, Bridger-Teton National Forest, and even beyond. Large herds occupy Antelope Flats for weeks as they follow the green grass sprouting up after the snow’s melted.

On one spring evening, I was heading home from a hike, and found a small elk herd in the flats.… Keep reading...

Hooded Warbler Perched on Branch

Hooded Warbler in Grand Teton National Park

Hooded Warbler Perched on Branch

Birding always seemed like it was a hobby for other types of people. I certainly would never become a birder. Despite this, I still loved the movie, The Big Year. As an avid wildlife enthusiast and photographer, I could still appreciate the humor and scenarios of the plot.

One early spring day in May, I was guiding a photography workshop for a pair of friends, and it came to my attention that they hadn’t yet seen this movie, despite their professed love of birds.… Keep reading...

Black Bear Foraging Along Meadow

Too Many Bears in the South Fork of Cascade Canyon

Black Bear Foraging Along Meadow

The South Fork of Cascade Canyon has an eery enigmatic nature to it. It’s not as wide as its northern counterpart, leaving it more shaded. It’s also less visited, despite being along the incredibly adventurous Teton Crest Trail. Despite some of the most impressive mountain scenery in the Teton Mountains and Grand Teton National Park, it still doesn’t receive much attention, adding to its cryptic nature.… 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...

Merganser Duck Flapping Wings in Fog

Best Birding Spots in Jackson Hole

Merganser Duck Flapping Wings in Fog
Common Merganser

It might be the larger mammals that get all the attention in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and Grand Teton National Park, but the area is also ripe with exceptional birding opportunities! Below is a short list of places in Grand Teton National Park, as well as outside of it in other parts of Jackson Hole, that provide exceptional birding.… Keep reading...

Large Elk Herd Migrating Up Miller Butte

Best Photos from 2022

The sun rising above the Gros Ventre Mountains and the southern end of Jackson Hole covered in fog. Bridger-Teton National Forest, Wyoming

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...