Early May in the Tetons
May is one of the least busy months at Grand Teton National Park but I think it’s still one of the better times to visit, especially for photography. The snow is usually still thawing out and most of the trails will be snow covered but road access will be opening…
A Photographer’s Guide to Mount Rainier
The crown jewel of the Cascades. Mount Rainier towers over the surrounding mountains and stands tall even from hundreds of miles away. Just a couple hours from Seattle, Rainier (along with the Olympics) is usually on the bucket list of Washington visitors. Rainier is my…
DJI Mavic 2 Pro for Landscape Photography, A Review
I have to admit, I’ve wasn’t too interested in drones. My friend bought the DJI Phantom when it first came out and we flew it a few times but the size of the drone + low image quality really didn’t excite me. I do most…
What’s In My Bag – 2019 Gear List
Another year and another piece of gear! I almost made it through the year without adding any new toys but one day I found myself flying a drone! It’s quite small but now my bag is just about full! If you’re looking for previous years…
Capturing the Milky Way at Mount Saint Helens
It’s been 39 years since the 1980 eruption at Mount Saint Helens. There’s plenty to see and do at the national monument – my favorite being the milky way. The best times to see the Milky Way are earlier in the year when the sky…
Zion National Park | Winter Trip Report
Many people flock to the national parks during the summer months. Zion and Bryce Canyon National Park are so popular in the summer months that hundreds of shuttles run daily to ferry people around the main areas of the parks. However, the perfect time to…
Overnight At Easy Pass
Easy Pass is an “off the highway, up the pass” sort of hike on the east side of North Cascades National Park. The trail really shouldn’t be named “Easy” Pass as steep graded incline awaits you for most of the trail. This was an overnight…