This photo gallery contains highlights from my tracing of the Nez Perce National Historic Trail with my daughter, Sassia, in late May and early June of 2021. The trail follows the heroic 1877 flight of non-treaty Nez Perce bands, which were pursued by the U.S....
The first time I tried my hand at astrophotography (shooting the stars, as opposed to shooting stars) was on a clear night just outside Mount Rainier National Park. I was renting a cabin with my wife and her family, a trio of sisters from Colombia...
I’ve always wanted to create a wildlife calendar. Last year’s came close, with half of the images, plus the cover. This year fulfills the dream, mostly meaning that I was out among winged and furry beings enough. My friend, Paul Bannick, really is the inspiration...
The Taggart & Bradley Lakes Download Highlights: Great views of the Tetons for moderate effort, two glacial lakes, wildlife. Travel Time (from Urban Centers to Park/Trailhead): Twenty-five minutes from Jackson, Wy. Nearby Supplies and Gas: Moose (2.8 miles). Difficulty: There is some moderate climbing, via...
Everyone should consider gateway cities as an essential part of any national park visit. They can be are everything from your basecamp, your respite spot, your supply stop, a place to kill time between hikes or a place that, on its own merits, is a...
Lots to Contemplate When Not Focused Only on Iconic Landscapes When the log footbridge across Colonial Creek came into view, I breathed a sigh. It initially was of relief, until I noted that the creek was roiling and swollen enough to slap furiously against the...
