“Not that many photographers visit Jackson Hole in December. Too bad for them…the month is loaded with possibilities!”
Downtown Lights — kicking off the Holiday Season. All three are Ski Resorts are open.
Grand Teton National Park’s Buck Rail Fences
A Disappearing, Distinctive Park Feature
Until recently, buck and rail fences, or buck and pole fences, we found commonly throughout Grand Teton National Park. One of the most commonly photographed section of buck rail fences ran along the highway just west of Triangle X Ranch. The fence line traversed the rolling the terrain and provided a terrific year round subject. The majestic Teton range rose from the Snake Rive—and the fence provided a distinctive and memorable foreground subject.
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Surprise Canyon
Elevation change for Surprise Canyon
Elevation profile and route courtesy of Route Scout
One of the really great things about Capitol Reef National Park, and any national park for that matter, is that unless otherwise indicated, you’re free to explore anywhere you want. Inside the Waterpocket Fold, this yields massive opportunities that I didn’t even get to come close to realizing. Continue reading “Surprise Canyon”
Disappointed but Learning
Two weeks ago I went to a conference in Coeur D’Alene, Idaho. Chris, my wife, is on the local School Board and the conference was about schools, so Koty (our dog) and I were just along for the ride. I’ve heard about the beauty of Coeur D’Alene for years, so I was excited to have the opportunity to spend 3 or 4 days hiking around the majestic lake taking photos. A few days before the conference the weather report was sketchy, but I was confident that a little “weather” would be just fine as long as there were a few sunrises and/or sunsets with good light. Continue reading “Disappointed but Learning”