Morning in the Backcountry
July 5, 2011
There is nothing quite like waking up in the backcountry. The air is still and the surroundings are quiet and I always wonder if this is how pioneers in the old west might have felt. This picture was taken in Chesler Park – a backcountry hike in Canyonlands National Park. We woke up on [...]
Druid Arch Panorama
May 22, 2011
Tucked down in the southernmost part of the Needles District in Canyonlands National Park is Druid Arch. It is accessible only by foot and is a 13 mile day hike from the nearest parking lot. So, needless to say, this one is off the beaten path. However, at the end you are rewarded with an [...]
Descending into the Joint Trail
April 17, 2011
At first glance, the Joint Trail seems like it is going to be a steep and treacherous journey through the Canyonlands backcountry. But once you get down the steep stairs, the trail turns into a beautiful, peaceful and cool walk – a nice getaway from the heat of a Utah desert day. Standing in between [...]
The Zion Narrows
February 28, 2010
As the winter drags on here in Colorado, I find my self plotting and scheming of ways to sneak to southern Utah for a long weekend. I am not sure if it is proven fact but it sure seems to me like spring comes to Grand Staircase about a month earlier than it does [...]
The Hoh Rain Forest
October 13, 2009
Olympic National Park is absolutely amazing. There are three distinctive ecosystems in Olympic: Coastal, Rain Forest, and Mountain Peaks. If you have a full day to commit to it you can actually see all of the different ecosystems. I took this picture just off of the Hall Of Mosses trail in the Hoh Rain [...]
Into the Blue Horizon
September 13, 2009
Despite its warm appearance, it was actually kind of chilly on First Beach the morning I took this picture. This picturesque piece of Olympic National Park is a beautiful place. If you are looking for a scenic place to get away from it all and just kick back on a quiet beach and stare [...]
The Calypso Cascades
June 10, 2009
After about three months of deliberation I finally decided to buy a Nikon D300 to replace my Canon Digital Rebel XT. I purchased it plus the 18-200mm VR lens from the guys at us1photo.com. (I will try to post a review at some point) It showed up to my house earlier this week and [...]
Ouzel Falls
June 9, 2009
Ouzel Falls is in the Wild Basin Area of Rocky Mountain National Park. Wild Basin is off the beaten path, and does not get the same amount of traffic as other areas of the park. However, it is popular with the locals and those that are in the know. This was my first trip [...]
The Subway Waterfall
April 29, 2009
Once you actually get down into the canyon from the Kolob Terrace it seems like there is something new around every bend. This photo was near the end of the “Subway” section of the hike right near the pools. This is basically the last oasis before the final 3.5 miles back to the car. [...]
The Subway Pools
April 28, 2009
At this point in your Subway hike, wouldn’t it be nice to sit in a relaxing pool? Well, you can! It’s not a hot tub, but the cool water feels good just the same. This is the part of the trail that gives this backcountry hike its name. The tunnel-like structure makes you feel [...]
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