Convict Lake and its Palette of Colors

This lake in the Eastern Sierra is known for its picturesque surroundings, its fall foliage and its odd name. See Convict Lake in the Fall >

Let’s go Leaf Peeping in the Eastern Sierra!

Eastern Sierra is supposed to be one of the best regions in California to see Fall Color so let’s go do some leaf peeping in the Eastern Sierra. 😉

Why you need ‘Luck’ to be able to see Mount Rainier

Did you know that Mt. Rainier makes its own clouds and that they can obstruct your view of the largest volcano of the Cascade Range?

TTL: Know your Evergreen Trees

Come, see some snow and some evergreen trees at Calaveras Big Trees State Park in California.

When it snows in Tejon Pass

What’s it like when the gateway to Southern California meets some snow? Some images from Decembers past.

Taking in the Delights of Kings Canyon!

What might you be able to see and do at Kings Canyon National Park in California? Come, trip along …

Subalpine Vistas from Hurricane Ridge

Hurricane Ridge is one of the most visited places within the Olympic National Park in Washington. This is the area to visit to see the mountainous parts of the park. Hurricane Ridge gets its name from the unpredictable weather here.

Feeling Small at Great Sand Dunes

What do you do when you’ve seen Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes and Guadalupe Nippomo Sand Dunes? Try to squeeze in a trip to Great Sand Dunes National park, when in Colorado! 😉

Hiking Mount Tamalpais in Spring

The trails of Mount Tamalpais are lined with wildflowers in spring making it a delight to hike there after the winter rains. A photo tour >>

Mission Peak: A Mission Accomplished!

An account of a hike to the top of Mission Peak Hike in California, and all you need to know before you go. Plus — Tips for a Mission Peak Mission Accomplishment. >>