How can we travel the world and be environmentally friendly? Is it even possible? Some believe ecotourism is the way to go. But is it a good idea? What are the pros and cons? Are there other ways to reduce your carbon footprint while enjoying what the earth has to Read more
I think Kermit said it best, “it’s not easy being green”. It seems everything comes in single-serve plastic these days. It’s hard to find things packaged in cardboard or glass. It’s plastic, plastic, plastic. We are a world obsessed with plastic. We all know we should recycle. We check our Read more
Have you ever been to Joshua Tree National Park? Joshua Tree is a vast place with several diverse areas. You can hike to a palm tree oasis, off-road to see some of the oldest and largest Joshua Tree, or hike to an old mine. On the hike to the mine, Read more
One of my favorite things to do is explore abandoned places. I love seeing nature take back buildings, and other structures humans left behind. It reminds me that nothing in life is permanent, but we are strong enough to push through the garbage and become something beautiful. And that nature, Read more
Reflections are popular in photography. Reflections can add a fun twist on standard landscape photography. Many surfaces can create the reflection, but I am partial to water. Windows can work, but I feel like they make a more tough image to read or abstract, depending on the window. I also Read more
We had driven for hours, stopping only to eat lunch. We got to our Air BnB, unloaded the car, and still had a few hours before sunset. Why not head into Yosemite and drive around a bit? Once inside the park, we drove the winding road surrounded by tall pines. Read more
Living in the desert means summers are hot. If you spend time outside or want to, you need to take steps to protect yourself and your gear. These six tips will help you beat the heat, whether you are working out, photographing, or whatever else you may be doing outside. Read more
Most people plan to have a relaxing vacation. Sitting on the beach and sipping mai tais. But what if you want to challenge yourself or stay fit while away from home? Why not plan an active vacation! So you want to challenge yourself and have an adventure? Here are some Read more
Protect the Earth. That’s a pretty big responsibility, huh? We owe it to ourselves and the earth to be responsible when we head to the great outdoors. We are currently destroying our planet at an alarming rate. We should be working to make it a better place. To leave it Read more
For March’s favorite image, I went with the Court of the Patriarchs in Zion. The three kings are Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It was a short hike from the shuttle stop to get to this lovely spot. If I could do this shot differently I may have moved more to Read more