A black and white landscape photograph overlooking Lake Cushman, Washington, towards the Dry Creek Valley on an early spring afternoon. Read the story behind this photograph at Early Spring Afternoon Along Lake Cushman, Washington.
A short behind-the-scenes video while photographing the Meta Lake in Skamania County, Washington. The finished photo can be viewed HERE. The entire day’s story can be read at An Afternoon Exploring the Gifford Pinchot Near Mt. St. Helens, Washington.
A short behind-the-scenes video while photographing the Green River Valley in Skamania County, Washington. The finished photo can be viewed HERE. The entire day’s story can be read at An Afternoon Exploring the Gifford Pinchot Near Mt. St. Helens, Washington.
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…
Early fire detection became a priority for the U.S. Forest Service in the early 1900s. To address this need, they constructed fire lookout towers throughout the national forests of the Pacific Northwest, including Washington State.
If you love nature and the outdoors, you will appreciate my top 10 favorite Pacific Northwest landscape photos of 2022. Over the past year, I have spent many hours capturing stunning images of natural landscapes. From mountain ranges to forests, deserts to coastlines, each photo captures a unique beauty that is truly awe-inspiring. This has…
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…
Not far from our home in Southwest Washington lies a stretch of ocean beach that remains off the radar of most visitors to the Pacific Northwest. Without any signs directing people to the beach access points, most travelers simply keep driving to the more popular coastal destinations. This lack of development is great for locals like myself—it’s as close to having a private beach as possible.
One of the highlights of living on the Southwest Washington coast is the ability to leave the city behind and immerse myself in the region’s natural beauty. Only a half-mile from my home takes me out of town and into the timberland, farms, and scenic Willapa Bay estuary—a great escape from the urban areas. Compared…
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