Peeking Peak
Throwback to a road trip in 2022 through the Western US.
Tag: mountains
Dancing Northern Lights
Back in March we took a special trip up to Alaska with hopes of seeing the Northern Lights. I also miss winter (see: wildfires in LA in January). Having once Continue Reading →
Wide Angle Of Yosemite Falls Between The Trees
Classic classicness. I love this view and the whole Yosemite Valley.
Nothing But Granite – Yosemite Edition
High up on the Nose of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, there’s nothing but granite.
More Of The Canadian Rockies
I didn’t take a lot of photos, but it is truly hard to take a bad photo of the Canadian Rockies on a sunny day. This one was from the Continue Reading →
The Canadian Rockies Deserve More Exploration
Growing up in Washington state, the Rockies always seemed so far away and the Canadian Rockies even more so. It wasn’t until 2008? or maybe 2009 that I made my Continue Reading →
Just Packing A Cooler For The Next 1150 Miles
I love how Samantha LeLonde’s sled is packed with a cooler as if she’s just out for a quick picnic, instead of the longest Iditarod race ever at 1150 miles Continue Reading →
Wide Panorama Of Brentwood And Westwood From The Getty
It’s great when rich people leave behind places for the public to enjoy. This is the view from the Getty Museum.
When Sun Is Out In Canmore
Back home in the warmth (and a little wet) of Southern California, I am thoroughly enjoying looking back at photos of the Canadian Rockies. Like a lot of places, locals Continue Reading →
Elk Through The Trees
Hanging out in Canmore this last week (that’s in Alberta, that’s in Canada) I was reminded of the charm of mountain towns and their outdoor lifestyle. Even in the cold. Continue Reading →
Morning Sun On Mauna Kea
You don’t have to get up stupid early to catch a glimpse of Mauna Kea from Haleakal? on Maui, about 80 miles away. My suggestion is to go up when Continue Reading →
More Towering Stones In Canyonlands National Park
I’m sure this tower has a name, it seems most features in National Parks these days have names. But sometimes it is nice to appreciate the simplicity and grandeur of Continue Reading →
Eastern Sierra Nevada Morning Light
Near the height of winter I visited the Alabama Hills in California to test out camping gear and take photos of the mountains. I didn’t grow up near the Sierra Continue Reading →
Watching The Iditarod Dogs And Mushers Run Like Crazy – Gallery
Yesterday was the official restart of the Iditarod 2025. Why a restart? Because there is a ceremonial start in Anchorage, but this year there was a section of the trail Continue Reading →
From Inside Haleakala’s Crater, Looking Out
The crater of Haleakala is a wondrous place I want to explore more. Besides being in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, it is one of the most accessible craters Continue Reading →
Half Dome On A Chilly Day
Not quite the snow cover I was hoping for when I booked camping in Yosemite this year. But you don’t always get what you want. This was also before 1000 Continue Reading →
The Light Streaming Down In LA
Just the right light and clouds and haze at just the right time.
Straining To Fall
This last January, when the snows on the ground were light and the skies were the bluest blue, Upper Yosemite Falls was struggling. A bit of wind splashed the mighty Continue Reading →
Camping Between Many Trees
The illusion of an empty campground in Yosemite National Park. In truth, in January, the campground had only about 40 campers of the available 95 spots. In summer, everyday, the Continue Reading →
Tall Falls Amongst The Trees
A taller version of a previous post, Yosemite Falls (the lower parts) between the trees. Once I figure out how to post more videos here without having to upload to Continue Reading →
A Beautiful Spot To Spend An Evening
Description: There’s a little pull out in Yosemite Valley just before you exit the valley. It is, for all intents and purposes, the last scenic view point unless you stop Continue Reading →
El Capitan Reflections
Description: When the Merced River runs slow through areas of still water, the reflections of the towering cliffs are incredible and crisp.
Bhutan Waterfall Transformation: Then and Now
Description: This is a place that has changed a lot since my second visit to Bhutan in 2013. The waterfall is located right along the main road that winds through Continue Reading →
A Wide, Wide Aerial View Of Anaconda, Montana
Description: Following on yesterday’s view of Anaconda’s rail setup, I give you a wide view of most of the entire town. What first drew me to this town was that Continue Reading →
Oil Car Operations Outside Anaconda, Montana
Description: While typing that title I was secretly hoping Anaconda, Montana had more of a ring to it, but the syllables don’t match up. Bummer. Lost opportunity. I was passing Continue Reading →
Living On A Cliff
Description: Previously we saw a few climbers temporarily living on the side of a cliff. But what about setting up permanent residence?
If There Was A Firefall, It Would Be On The Left
Description: Horsetail Falls, the waterfall that makes up the famous Firefall in February and October, would be just to the left on that bright part of cliff. Asd I was Continue Reading →
Campsite With A View, Would You Hang Out Here?
Description: I thought I had it good while in Yosemite National Park last month, but this group, maybe 2/5ths the way up El Capitan, had a commanding view. Sure, hanging Continue Reading →
The Top Of Yosemite Falls
Description: An ND filters helps give the smooth silk look to the top of Yosemite Falls on a gorgeous winter day.
Leaning Right Over The Merced
Description: How many floods has this tree survived while being perched right over the Merced River? Location: Yosemite National Park, California, USA, North America