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...

Bull Elk Standing Above Trapper Lake

Cornered by a Bull Elk at Trapper Lake

Bull Elk Standing Above Trapper Lake
A bull elk in velvet standing in a meadow above Trapper Lake. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

The landscape at Trapper Lake was quiet and empty. The nearest camper was 2.5 miles up the trail. The sun was beginning to set and a stillness overtook the lake, producing immaculate reflections. I got my camp setup tucked away in the woods away from the lake, then immediately went to take some photos of the landscapes.… Keep reading...

Sun Shining Through Fall Aspen Trees

Five Favorite Images from 2021

It’s been a few years since I’ve done a “best of” post for the year. In past years, I’ve typically picked an image from each month that I enjoyed the most. In recent years though, my productivity in photography has dwindled, not even affording me that kind of selection anymore. This was due to a number of factors that held me back, but I’ve made the effort to reverse this trend beginning in the fall, which is why the five favorites I chose from this past year all from within the last two months.… Keep reading...