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.
Vancouver: The Island & The City
Exploring beautiful parks, gardens, & cities on Vancouver Island and in the City of Vancouver. A garden welcome in British Columbia, Canada.
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.