Field notes from travel to public lands, gardens, and wild landscapes—observations on design, nature, and place.
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.
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.
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.
Into New Mexico’s Gila National Forest
On the road from Pie Town, New Mexico into the Gila National Forest. The Very Large Array, The Catwalk, Mpgollon ghost town, and the very Cosmic Campground.
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.