Outdoor Photography – How to Capture the Milky Way
My favorite months to capture outdoor photography images of the Milky Way are August and September. The core of our galaxy is visible before the[Read More…]
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Best Camping Spots in Washington
In Washington, great places to camp are nearly endless. But it’s summertime, which means you’re going to want to make the most of every weekend.[Read More…]
Where to Hike in 2015: Pasayten, Glacier Peak and Goat Rocks Wilderness
Have you completely filled in your hiking schedule for the summer? Hopefully there is still some room to add a few more hikes, because these[Read More…]
Backcountry Photo Essentials: Wide-Angle Lens
It’s a chore to carry a full-frame DSLR on a long backpacking trip. I have one standard lens, a 24-105mm lens, which I have been[Read More…]
Shooting the Milky Way
One of the biggest challenges in getting good shots of the Milky Way is simply getting far enough away from the ambient light of “civilization.” Once[Read More…]
Goat Rocks Wilderness – Summer Planning
Last July, I was entranced by the Goat Rocks Wilderness. Located in the southern Cascades of Washington State, between Mount Rainier and Mount Adams, the Goat Rocks boasts post-card views of both peaks and yes, more than a few wildflowers!
Arches National Park
It’s hard to know where to start when describing Arches National Park. I spent a week there and wish it had been a month.
North Fork Meadows North Cascades National Park
North Fork Meadows in North Cascades National Park is a magical place. Situated in a cirque carpeted with brilliant sedge swards and wildflowers, surrounded by jagged pinnacles soaring above the valley, it is a place you will never forget.
Horseshoe Basin Photos by Andy Porter
Andy Porter wrote in early October about his experiences hiking through Horseshoe Basin. He encountered creeks, wildflowers, abandoned mines, and even a new black bear friend.[Read More…]
Horseshoe Basin, North Cascades National Park
The basin was aglow in the afternoon light, orange granite spires surrounding the lip like fangs, too-numerous-to-count waterfalls glistening, their sparkling waters plunging down into the valley. There were wildflowers popping out everywhere, yellows and purples, reds and blues, all accenting the deep green of the basin floor.
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