Where trails wander and stories unfold
Footprints & Frames
Photography brought me to hiking. Or maybe it was the other way around. Either way, I’ve found that the trail is my best studio — unpredictable, raw, full of character. These posts will be a blend of trip reports and visual storytelling: the where, the how, and the why behind the images I take.
Whether you're a fellow hiker, a photo lover, or just someone who enjoys a good view, I hope this space inspires you to lace up your boots — or at least see the world a little differently.
There’s something about hiking that slows the world down — and gives you the space to see more deeply.
I started this hiking journal not just to track miles or mountains, but to capture the small, fleeting moments: early mist through the trees, the way sunlight hits a mossy trail, or a distant peak caught in golden hour.
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.