Field notes from travel to public lands, gardens, and wild landscapes—observations on design, nature, and place.
Redwoods
An immersive experience among big trees and big other plants…serenity among the coast redwoods. Exploring Redwoods National and State Parks in Northern California.
Among the Giant Sequoias: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
Exploring giant sequoias in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks—ancient trees, wildfire landscapes, and the resilience of California’s Sierra Nevada forests.
Yosemite
A visit to Yosemite National Park in photos…waterfalls, Sierra Nevada Mountains, hikes, and wildflowers of California.
Death Valley National Park: Finding Vibrance in the Desert
Exploring Death Valley National Park—from salt flats and sand dunes to desert canyons—revealing unexpected beauty in one of the most extreme landscapes in the U.S.