Sailing Along the Na Pali Coast

Cruising along the Na Pali Coast of Kauai is an unforgettable experience. The colors and grandeur of the scenery will be forever etched in my memory.

Camping at Pass Creek Lake

Pass Creek Lake sits high in the mountains of Idaho, growing large cutthroats and providing incredible vistas.

Mountains Near Birch Creek

The jagged mountains near Birch Creek in eastern Idaho are home to elk, deer, moose, bear and more. The peaks gather snow in the winter and then slowly release the snowmelt into neighboring Birch Creek throughout the summer, providing water for irrigation and a thriving population of trout.

Mud Flats Near Anchorage, Alaska

The mud flats outside Anchorage, Alaska stretch for miles. No human or animal is willing to risk getting stuck in the mud as the dramatic shifts in the tide can quickly drown a stuck victim.

Eklutna Lake, Alaska

The cloudy blue colors of Eklutna Lake derive from the glacial silt deposited by the ever-moving ice fields which continue to carve the towering peaks surrounding the lake.

Tidal Flats near Anchorage, Alaska

During low tide, the mud flats appear to extend into infinity.

Fence Row in the Ammon Foothills of Idaho

The rustic fence above Ammon, Idaho pays homage to the pioneers who settled this land and made it hospitable.

Broken Fences

The dilapidated fences lend a feeling of nostalgia for a time long past as they cling to the grassy ground of the Ammon foothills.

Hiking the Na Pali Coast

The Kalalau Trail from Haena Beach to Hanakapiai Falls offers some incredible vistas along its rugged eight-mile out-and-back.

Sunset on the North Shore of Oahu

We climbed up the Pillbox Trail near Sunset Elementary to watch the sun descend below the horizon. The sporadic rain carried by the dark clouds added an element of drama to the sunset.

La Jolla Cove

Sunset over the La Jolla Cove

Swirling Waters of La Jolla

A long exposure reveals the turbulent nature of water as the waves pound the rocks where sea plants cling for their survival.

Exclamation Rock

The light hit this rock near Benham Falls, Oregon at just the right angle to create this natural exclamation point.

Sunset Waves

The rocky shore of La Jolla Cove creates interesting swirls and contours in the crashing waves.

Boulders in Palisades Creek

The boulders scattered through Palisades Creek create beautiful eddies and rapids.

Waterfall in Palisades Creek

One of many unnamed waterfalls along the trail at Palisades Creek.

Sun Through The Aspens

The last day of the deer hunt was a heartbreaker, but the beauty of the area is the real trophy.

Na Pali Coast, Kauai

A rainbow adds a final touch to a dramatic and breathtaking cruise along the Na Pali Coast.

Cattle Barn, 1922

The old cattle barn has seen some massive changes over nearly a century.

It is always a good feeling to see a busy work week fade into the sunset.