Wapiti and Water Lilies
From my journal in the spring of 1999 (Originally published in 1999, republished November 2019) This spring the elk and deer seemed particularly springy. I watched elk frolic in the fields […]
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A Supermoon Setting at Sunrise on the Sierra Nevada Mountains, CA
I’ve told many people about this incredible experience, but they seem unable to comprehend or imagine the beauty of this moment, so here I attempt to share it with you. […]
The Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, and the Methuselah Trail
On December 2, 2017, I drove up to the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest in the White Mountains, from Big Pine, CA. The drive goes up a winding mountain road with […]
Stunning Vistas and Mountain Views from The Owens Valley
November 27 – December 2, 2017 Some of my regular followers might recognize these mountains because I visited here in the spring of 2016. It was very different in the […]
August in the Mountains of Colorado
For this post, I’m simply going to share a few shots from the month of August. Sadly I didn’t get in very many hikes during the summer of 2017, partly […]
Oh To Be An Elk
(This little poem was written just for fun, but oh so true, at least in Estes Park, CO). Picture by Roxy Whalley ~ Available to purchase at http://www.TranquilLightPhotography.com/– Just […]
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
February 23, 2017 Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is located south of the tiny town of Ajo, AZ, in the Sonoran Desert, and shares part of the border between U.S. […]
Zion National Park
December 12, 2016 After camping near Kanab on my birthday, I decided to head through Zion National Park again. The Last time I was there was in the spring, and […]
A Collection of Sunsets from 2016
In celebration of 2016, I thought I’d share a few of my favorite sunsets with you. I had a hard time choosing but tried to offer some variety in my […]
Lost At Dusk in Rocky Mountain National Park
This is a true account of a hike that went very wrong for a young lady who was not prepared for the trail less travelled ~ Published in the Estes […]
A Nomad for Nature 