I’m always amazed at the stark beauty of the desert areas near Las Vegas. I never grow old of it. […]
The Queen’s Garden Trail
Hoodoos appear almost magical at times. Formed out of limestone they range from my height to 150 feet tall. Around […]
Tryon a Rainy Day
Hiking year around has its ups and downs. For every beautiful day with an alpine meadow decorated with colorful wildflowers, […]
A Hard Working Coyote
Coyotes are very adaptive animals with the ability to live just about anywhere. I’ve spotted coyotes in my neighborhood. And, […]
Zion National Park Hiking
Wow! On March 31st a few years ago my old friend Dan, the world’s best tour guide, and I ventured […]
Bryce Canyon National Park Visit
To paraphrase Mr. Cruise, Bryce Canyon is a target-rich environment for photographers! Spectacular, colorful rock formations are visible from many […]
A Pacific Northwest Passion
One of the great pleasures of the PNW is steelhead fishing. Steelhead, an ocean-going rainbow trout, are the epitome of […]
The Great Snow Storm
Portland can handle rain storms very well. But, snow and ice are another story. In early January a record snow […]
Elk Physiques
Having spent most of my life around Rocky Mountain Elk on the east side of the Cascade Mountains, I’m always […]
Council Crest on New Year’s Eve
Before the next Arctic cold front moved in and the New Year’s festivities began, I broke out the hiking boots […]
