Zion National Park
We spent 10 days in Utah in late September, our first trip there and to Zion. It is a landscape photographer and hiker's paradise.
July 7 2021: Falls Creek Falls
On our last full day in Twisp, I wanted to photograph a local waterfall. We visited with David and he recommended Cedar Falls and Falls Creek Falls. Looking at photos people had posted, Falls Creek Falls looked more interesting to...Read More
July 6 2021: Blackpine Lake
After a morning visit with David, he suggested we drive to Blackpine Lake, another popular nearby point-of-interest. Getting to this lake was challenging even after stopping at the Twisp Community Center for a paper map to guide us. The main...Read More
July 5 2021: Washington Pass/Rainy Lake
David's first suggestion on places to visit were Washington Pass Overlook and Rainy Lake. Both are northwest of Twisp about 30mins. Highway 20 heads to the coast through Washington Pass and is impassible during the winter months. The Pacific Northwest...Read More
July 04-08 2021: Twisp, WA
My brother David moved to Twisp Wa in the early 80's. After 40yrs, I managed to make it up his way for a long overdue visit. I always wondered why he chose such a remote area to settle, being an...Read More
Pismo Beach to Monterey CA
Our mid-May travels took us up the CA West Coast from Oceanside to Monterey. Stopping at Ventura (Camarillo/Ventura Ranch KOA), Pismo Beach (Pismo State Beach Campground), San Simeon (Piedras Blancas Elephant Seal Rookery) & Monterey (Santa Cruz/Monterey KOA & Monterey...Read More
Joshua Tree
Another RV trip in early 2021 was a few days in Joshua Tree & Indio. We dry-camped one night in our RV in Indian Cove Campground. Another visit, we stayed a few days in Indio and day-tripped into Joshua Tree...Read More
Ventura, Pismo Beach, Morro Bay, Carpinteria
We took our first RV trip of 2021 up the California Coast, stopping at Ventura to visit relatives, then heading a little further north to Pismo Beach. I brought along my Nikon Z7 and Olympus OM1-Mrk III and used both....Read More
(Post)Valley Fire Landscapes
The summer of 2020 has been a crazy wildfire season and a strong indicator of climate change. Most of San Diego county in late August and September have had days filled with ash haze, making for poor air quality. A...Read More
Founders Grove Redwoods
Since college, I've always found Founders Grove a favorite roadside pullout. It always brings me peace to walk through these towering giants. These photos do not do justice to the place but until I can visit again, they'll do for...Read More