The 2016 American Southwest Road Trip Through Utah & Arizona
There are certain iconic images that I seem to see everywhere. Some I can shake out of my head pretty quickly, but others stick with me to the point of near-obsession.
The Famous Maroon Bells Fall Foliage
Outside of Aspen, the Maroon Bells (Maroon Bells Lake) is arguably one of the most magical spots in Colorado and because of the easy access, it’s the most photographed scene in the state.
The 2016 San Juan Skyway Fall Colors Tour
I can confidently say that photographs of the San Juan Skyway fall colors are some of the most iconic and coveted images throughout the photography world.
Loveland Pass & the West Ridge
A few weeks ago, I had some friends planning a sunrise hike along the west ridge and looking for something to do, I drove up for sunset, slept in my car, and hiked with them the next morning.
Backpacking Dora Lake, Eagles Nest Wilderness, Colorado
Fortunately, knowing what we were getting into, we had prepared ourselves for the absolute worst so we got to camp at Dora Lake more energized than expected.
Knowles Canyon Overlook in Rabbit Valley
One of my standard catalysts for some of the places I visit is simply from driving past a sign for something and thinking, “I should check that out sometime.”
The National Parks Service Celebrates its Centennial
I’ve been lucky enough to spend A LOT of time in a bunch of America’s parks and have huge appreciation for what the National Parks Service does while accomplishing their mission.
Colorado National Monument outside Grand Junction
Immediately southwest of Grand Junction, tributaries of the Colorado river have carved through the edge of the high Uncompahgre Plateau that borders the Colorado for some distance, and the most scenic area, about 10 by 5 miles, is contained within the national monument.
Mesa Arch Sunrise – Take Two
I was speeding through Canyonlands National Park on my way to Grand Viewpoint for sunrise when I saw the Mesa Arch trailhead parking lot had only three cars in it. For a Saturday morning in the spring, I simply couldn’t believe it.