Blog – Travel & Adventure
From the towering mountains in my backyard, to the reefs of West Papua, and everything in between…
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.
2015 Travel & Adventure
2015 was marred with spurts of heavy travel and photography, each followed by a lull of complete and utter laziness.
The 15 Most Beautiful Spots in Colorado
In no particular order, here are the 15 Most Beautiful Spots in Colorado.
13 Photos of the Most Beautiful Island in the World
In my limited travel experience around the world, I don’t disagree with their sentiment that Palawan is the most beautiful island in the world, but shame on them, one of the largest travel publications in the world, for presenting it in such a uninspired and mundane way. So here are 13 Photos of the Most Beautiful Island (and Province) in the World.
19 Incredible Reasons to Visit the Philippines
Before going to the Philippines, it was incredible how many people asked, “Why are you going to visit the Philippines?” Like I was crazy. My answer was almost always, “Because it looks beautiful.”