A black and white intimate landscape of a waterfall along Quartz Creek in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest in Skamania County, Washington.

An Afternoon Exploring the Gifford Pinchot Near Mt. St. Helens, Washington, 2022

One of my favorite regions in Washington state is the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Now that the snow has melted in late spring, I’ve been making several trips to the area throughout the summer and fall to enjoy the outdoors. Growing up, my family spent many days camping in this beautiful area. In addition to…

A black and white landscape photograph of Mt. Rainier as viewed from Sun Top near Greenwater, Washington.

Mt Rainier, The View from Sun Top Fire Lookout, Washington, 2022

There are many places to admire the Mount Rainier. Still, few are as spectacular as Sun Top Lookout in Washington State. This historic fire lookout, perched atop a 5,274-foot summit near Greenwater, offers a stunning panoramic view of the volcanic peak and surrounding landscape. Sun Top Lookout was constructed in the 1930s as part of…

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