They say not to hike the South Kaibab Trail rim to river to rim in a day. And having done it, I’d say they’re wise to advise against it. But since some of us are in excellent physical condition, very…
How I Edit my Photos!
ver the last many years, I’ve managed to collect an extremely powerful collection of free and open-source programs. A few of my favorites include GIMP (Photoshop alternative), DaVinci Resolve (for videos), LibreOffice (still learning it, though it’s pretty close to…
Which National Park Pass Should I Buy?
Not sure whether to get a National Park Pass? Wondering which pass you should get? Wishing you could visit more parks for less money? This handy chart will help you decide! (Or if you’d rather read about it, keep scrolling!)…
How to Take Silky, Dreamy Waterfall Photos (with any Camera!)
Have you ever seen a professional photo of a waterfall, complete with silky water, deep green leaves, and a sense of the water’s movement between dark banks? How about a swirl of foam at the bottom of the cascade, with…
Tips for Hiking & Car Camping Below Freezing
In 2022, I decided to visit the Maze District of Canyonlands in Utah. The Maze is famous for its extreme remoteness, rough dirt roads, and incredibly rugged scenery. The day before I left, I checked the weather in Utah –…
How to Make a Sunstar with any Camera
Have you ever seen a photo of the sun, and the sun seems to have flashing light beams coming out of it, almost like a star? In photography, this is known as a “sun star” – and while it looks…
10 Ways to Upgrade Your Landscape Photography with Any Camera!
Have you ever felt that your landscape photography just isn’t up to snuff with the pictures you see on blogs, social media, and while browsing the internet? You’re not alone! In fact, most of us (myself included!) could use to…
Eliminate Heel Slip & Heel Blisters – Video + Written Tutorial!
Last Christmas, I received a gift that would keep giving – Vasque Breeze LT hiking boots! But they gave me such terrible blisters that I couldn’t even wear them 3 miles in the local nature preserve. The internet came to…
Downloadable Hiking/Camping Packing List!
It’s finally here!! People often ask me, “What do you pack when you go on one of your cross-continent adventures?” Sometimes I can share with them the list that I use. But it’s a little bit outdated. So I’ve put…
DIY Bug Screens for a Ford E150 Van
Bug screens are one thing we always take with us on trips to the wilderness. Because we sleep in the van, it’s very helpful not to be eaten alive while we try to sleep (I’m thinking of one New Years…