Where curiosity leads and stories unfold
Footprints & Frames
Photography keeps me curious. It gives me a reason to wander, to pause, and to notice things I might otherwise pass by. I’ve found that my favorite studio is wherever I happen to be—on a trail, beside the road, or somewhere I never expected to find.
These posts blend trip stories and visual storytelling: the where, the how, and the why behind the images I take. Whether you’re a fellow adventurer, a photo lover, or someone who simply enjoys a good view, I hope this space inspires you to follow your curiosity—and see the world a little differently.
There’s something about getting outside that slows the world down—and gives you the space to see more deeply.
I started this journal to capture the places I explore and the small, fleeting moments along the way: early mist through the trees, sunlight spilling across the desert, or a distant peak caught in golden hour. Some adventures begin with a trail map or a planned road trip. Others start with a drive, a random turn, or a view that makes me pull over.
Desert Nights & Dusty Roads
📍 Anza-Borrego State Park
🚙 107 miles
🏕️ Camping, hiking, stargazing & off-roading
🥾 11 miles
Favorite moment: Kicking back by the campfire beneath the Milky Way.
Three Days Later...Back to Camping at Joshua Tree
📍 Joshua Tree National Park
🚙 134 miles
📈 Elevation Change: 4,000 feet
Favorite moment: Bonking a Coyote on the nose!
Bryce Canyon: My Favorite National Park...So Far
📍 Bryce Canyon National Park
🚙 62 miles
📈 Elevation Change: 2,350 feet
Favorite moment: Looking up at the hoodoos after seeing them from above.
Cedar Breaks: Taking the Slow Road to 10,350 Feet
📍 Cedar Breaks National Monument
🚙 12 miles
📈 Elevation Change: 2,250 feet
Favorite moment: The cool air.
Cedar Canyon: No Reservation, No Plan & One Very Peaceful Night
📍 Cedar Canyon Campground
🚙 148 miles
📈 Elevation Change: 4,900 feet
Favorite moment: Meeting friendly people.
Great Basin National Park: Alpine Lakes, Backroads & Cloudy Skies
📍 Great Basin National Park
🚙 120 miles
📈 Elevation Change: 8,263 feet
Favorite moment: The Alpine Lakes hike!
Eight Days on the Road: Cathedral Gorge State Park
📍 Cathedral Gorge State Park
🚙 450 miles
📈 Elevation Change: 4,750 feet
Favorite moments: The road, the slots, and the Milky Way!
Chasing the Perseids: A Night Under the Stars
So Many Stars!
📍 Mt Laguna - Paso Picacho Campground
🚙 105 miles
📈 Elevation Change: 5,000 feet
Favorite moment: So many stars!!
Camping, Giant Trees & Satellite Counting
Camping Under the Stars
📍 Three Rivers, CA
🚙 259 miles
📈 Elevation Change: 3,007 feet
West Coast Wanderings Day Five: The Long Drive Home
Day #5 - The Drive Home
📍Garberville, CA to Dana Point, CA
🥾 628 miles
📈 Elevation Gain: 302 feet
West Coast Wanderings Day Four: The "Short" Hike That Wasn't
Day #4 - Long - Short hikes and cool surprises
📍Prairie Creek State Park to Richardson Grove State Park
🥾 255 miles
📈 Elevation Gain: 112 feet
West Coast Wanderings Day Three: Giants, Mysteries, and a Perfect Campsite
Day #3 - Headed Into Redwoods
📍MacKerricher State Park to Prairie Creek State Park
🥾 182 miles
📈 Elevation Gain: 915 feet
West Coast Wanderings Day Two: Chasing the Coastline
Day #2 - Beautiful Shoreline
📍Santa Cruz, CA to Fort Bragg, CA
🥾 209 miles
📈 Elevation Gain: 15 feet
West Coast Wanderings - Day One
Day #1 - The Start That Didn’t Go as Planned
📍Hwy 101 to Hwy 1 (PCH), CA
🥾 401 miles
📈 Elevation Gain: 6,000–9,000 feet
Roadtrip!
📍 Route 395, CA
🥾 885 miles
📈 Elevation Gain: 7,000 ft
Favorite moment: There wasn’t just one