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We were 2 miles into our hike from the trailhead that marks the start of the trek into Death Canyon here in the Tetons. I had not yet taken any photos, concentrating instead on just hiking – as I often do during our ascent… Continue Reading “Photography Tales 2”
Hard to believe that we’ve been settled in the Tetons at Colter Bay for over two weeks! It’s been a whirlwind of activity getting set up in our camping spot for the summer and training for our jobs at the Jenny Lake Store. My… Continue Reading “Our First Two Weeks at Colter Bay….”
The Pine A lone pine stands watch On the summit of the trail Guarding time, and place. My final post reflecting our time in Big Bend has arrived! I want to share a quote from the author of a book I have on Big… Continue Reading “Big Bend The Mountains”
Being on the road, and remaining flexible, means that plans can change, and change fast. We found ourselves with an opportunity to work in the Tetons this coming summer, so it meant that we needed to high-tail it back to Vermont earlier than… Continue Reading “Big Bend: The Desert Part Two”
Ocotillo The ocotillo Standing tall in the desert Greets the rising sun. We were introduced to the idea of dispersed camping within Big Bend NP on our prior visit to the park. At that point, we were taking what would be our final… Continue Reading “Big Bend: The Desert”
We’ve been in Texas almost a month now, and I thought it was time to catch up on showcasing more of our summer adventures. If you’ve read my previous posts, you have no doubt discovered that the Eastern Sierra region is, at this point… Continue Reading “Eastern Sierras Revisited”
Without consciously planning it this way, our journey to Texas since leaving Sequoia became a study in canyons! While each canyon we visited has its unique character and landscape, these canyons all have one thing in common. Water was the key force that molded… Continue Reading “Road Trip to Texas: Canyon Tour – Zion – the promised land!”
While visiting the Bodie State Historic Park in early August, Jim and I struck up a conversation with an employee of the park who was doing restoration work on one of the outbuilding roofs. We got to talking with him about hikes and places… Continue Reading “Walking among the Ancient Sentinels”
What is it that draws me to Mono Lake? I’m not entirely sure why this hauntingly beautiful lake attracts me – perhaps it’s the fragility of the ecosystem combined with its unique geologic and cultural history. Whatever the reason, I have developed a real love… Continue Reading “Mono Lake: A Sanctuary for the Soul”
When most people think of Yosemite, the popular photographs and landscape paintings of El Capitan and Half Dome come to mind. Yosemite Valley is the main hub of the park and the place I had visited on two previous occasions until this summer. While… Continue Reading “Yosemite: Outside the Valley Part I”
Lynn Amber - Travel & Photography 