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The California Road Trip
Stories and Photography From a Two Week Camping Excursion (Part 1) As we celebrate and reward ourselves from another summer living in Yosemite, our goal was to escape the heat, the crowds and the stress. Although the past year I have been commuting to and from the valley, my wife, has been in Yosemite the…
Winter Road Trip – The Great American Southwest
Part 1 – From Yosemite to the Grand Canyon Our first year on the mainland was a roller coaster and it took a lot of adjustments and learning. We collectively spent over 3 decades in Hawaii. The lifestyle there is completely different and roadtrips are typically, half a day at most. Now it takes half…
Big Sur Balance, Becoming A Piece Of The California Coast
A recent trip to Big Sur with my wife had me thinking about how I am able to focus my attention to her but also accomplish some of my photography goals as well. Every man’s first concern is the well being of their better half, of course, right? I can usually figure out our activities…
Somewhere Over The Yosemite Falls Moon Bow
What an experience, the waxing near full moon was illuminating the valley, creating long shadows in the meadow. The Merced River was rising and actually started to come over the sidewalk where I was standing. Ultimately, I felt like I was able to create an image that only my imagination could conceive.
Recipe: Add Water and Flower – Ingredients for Spring in Yosemite
As temperatures and sunshine are increasing, so are the plants, animals and waterfalls. Longer days in the valley have given a breath of life to the once frozen meadows. Colors have infiltrated the blank canvas. The rivers and creeks rage with power. Birds dance from branch to branch for snacks that the recent blooms provide.…
Best Winter Hiking In And Around Yosemite National Park
Get outside! When temperatures drop below freezing we like to stay inside and get nice and comfortable. Cooking and Netflix seem to occupy our time. The days are shorter and motivation is lacking. Well, let me tell you now it is the best time to hike, especially in Yosemite. There are no insects or snakes,…
30 Days of an Epic Yosemite National Park Winter
Winter here is peaceful and quiet. When I take photos or seek out new locations I stand and listen, I hear nothing. I focus on the environment and take in every leaf, blade of grass and evergreen needles. The snow and ice are packed firm and each step is a loud crunch. I stop, I…
Thankful and Grateful – The Maui Years
As a new chapter of my life begins it is time to reflect on what the last decade has meant to me. I moved to Maui as a 29 year old man that didn’t always make good choices. I had been working seasonal jobs in Alaska and Wyoming the previous years and didn’t really have…
Surviving Haleakalā National Park – A 4 Day Journey Across the Crater
During my time on Maui, I have been to Haleakalā maybe 50 times in 10 years, this includes Hosmer’s Grove, Kipahulu District, various cabins inside the crater and the occasional day trip.
Looping North Cascades National Park – Gravel Road Panic Attacks
Last time we talked Jamie and I were in the heart of North Cascades National Park on the east side of Cascade Peak in the Stehekin River Valley. The time arrived and we had to depart this marvel of nature’s achievement, our next destination was only about 40 miles away, if you hiked. We would…
Looping the North Cascades – Into The Most Isolated
Leavenworth, WA To celebrate our 4 year wedding anniversary we got a nice room for a couple nights in the Bavarian replica town of Leavenworth. When people were traveling on the rail in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s many were immigrants from Germany and Scandinavia. This area is know as the American Alps and…