The National Treasure That Almost Wasn’t
It was April 6, 1930 when the citizens of Jackson Hole, in Teton County Wyoming, and the adjacent area learned who was behind the recent and prolific purchases of land and ranches in the valley. The Snake River Land Company had spent the previous two years acquiring...
America’s Public Lands – Takhlakh Lake
The journey to Takhlakh Lake began unexpectedly, about a month earlier, standing on a dike above the Columbia River in Kennewick, Washington. There to photograph the rise of the full moon over the Cable Bridge, I met another photographer who was there to capture the...
America’s Public Lands – Bears Ears
From the moment I arrived in the quiet little town of Bluff, in the southeastern part of Utah, I had the sense that I had stumbled upon a little-known area of scenic wonders and sacred history. My usual practice of asking the RV park operator for suggestions of things...
Best of 2016
Hard to believe another year has already gone by. Looking back on the top ten this year reminds me that it hasn't been such a bad year after all. 10.) Hummingbird Stretch This hummingbird was a regular visitor during my stay on Sauvie Island in Oregon. I would be out...
America’s Public Lands – Bosque del Apache
On a chilly morning in early November, I crawl out of bed two hours before sunrise, knowing it will take at least an hour to reach my destination. My objective this morning is Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, a 57,331-acre preserve in south-central New...
National Park Tips – Yellowstone
Right now I'm about halfway through my stay at Glacier National Park. At some point in the future, I will write a post with tips for this park. But, as the summer vacation season reaches it's peak, I thought it might be helpful to share my experiences at different...