Mount Rainier National Park is home to a network of historic patrol cabins. The cabins were crucial in the early days of the park’s establishment. The trail network linking the cabins enabled park rangers to reach remote areas. One of these stations is the White River Patrol Station, in the park’s northeast corner. History of…
A black and white landscape photograph of the alpine meadows along the Naches Peak Loop trail near Chinook Pass, Washington.
Nestled in the stunning Cascade Mountains of Washington state, the Naches Loop Trail near Chinook Pass offers a picturesque hiking experience.
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…
After the clouds moved in and obscured the view of Mt. Rainier, I next focused on photographing the lookout structure itself. During the early 1900s, early fire detection became a priority for the U.S. Forest Service. To address this need, they constructed fire lookout towers throughout the national forests of the Pacific Northwest, including Washington…
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…
From our late night at Cape Flattery, we (my daughter, her roommate, and myself) started our trip east. Along the way to our next destination, we visited the Lake Crescent Lodge, where we had coffee with a view. It was late afternoon when we arrived at the Hurricane Ridge Visitors Center. We ate dinner, visited…
It’s almost been a year since I visited Yosemite National Park. I figure it’s time to finally share the remaining photos from my one-day trip to the park. In a recent email, I highlighted the grand landscapes of the Yosemite Valley. In another, I shared images from the high country of the Sierra Nevada. Today, this set…
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