Field notes from travel to public lands, gardens, and wild landscapes—observations on design, nature, and place.
Oh, Canadian Rockies: Banff, Jasper & Glacier National Parks
A love letter to Canada’s National Parks and the Canadian Rockies - Banff, Jasper, Kootenay, Yoho, Glacier. Explorations of Alberta and British Columbia’s mountain hikes, alpine lakes, glaciers, and stunning views.
Turning to Gold: An Alaska Road Trip from Wrangell to Denali
An Alaska road trip from the Yukon border to Wrangell–St. Elias, Valdez, the Kenai Peninsula, and Denali—tundra, glaciers, wildlife, and vast northern landscapes.
Driving the Dempster Highway to the Arctic Ocean: Yukon to Tuktoyaktuk
Touring Canada’s Dempster Highway to the Arctic Ocean, following the fireweed, rugged mountains, and rolling tundra.
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.
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument: Sonoran Desert Landscape & Borderlands
Exploring Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in southern Arizona—Sonoran Desert landscapes, scenic drives, desert plants, and the complexities of the U.S.–Mexico borderlands.
The Mighty Saguaro: Saguaro National Park & the Sonoran Desert
Befriending the saguaro cactus - exploring the cactus forests of Saguaro National Park and the Sonoran Desert in Arizona.
City of Rocks
City of Rocks State Park near Silver City, New Mexico - rock architecture, desert plants, and starry skies. A wonder in the Chihuahuan Desert.
Spring in Sedona, Arizona: Red Rock Hikes, Vortex Trails & Wildflowers
Spring in Sedona, Arizona—red rock hikes, vortex trails, desert wildflowers, and camping in Coconino National Forest.
A Day to Play at White Sands National Park
A day trip to White Sands National Park, New Mexico, to play on the dunes. Things to do at White Sands National Park - get the sled!
5 Things to Love near Guadalupe & Carlsbad Caverns National Parks
Must-see spots near Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, and Carlsbad, New Mexico. Our favorite spots outside of the National Parks.
On the Road: Marfa, Texas to Carlsbad, New Mexico
Marfa, Texas to Guadalupe National Park & Carlsbad Caverns National Park: pop art, spacecraft, and antelope…hidden delights of the road trip from Texas to New Mexico.