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!
One Last Stop: A Quick Trip Through Zion
📍 Zion National Park
🚙 84 miles
📈 Elevation Change: 4,000 feet
Favorite moment: Finally getting to hike the Canyon Overlook trail.
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.
The Road to Butler Peak
The View!
📍 San Bernardino National Forest, overlooking Big Bear Lake, Lake Arrowhead, and the Inland Empire
🚙 110 miles
📈 Elevation Change: 8,391 feet