I’ve decided to go back up to Lassen Volcanic National Park in the fall. I do have reservations for Yosemite, but a few days before that trip, I’m going to make the trek back to Lassen. A couple of things I was unable to do on my first trip to Lassen were the Bumpass Hell […]

I really enjoyed my time in Lassen Volcanic National Park. My one regret on my last trip is that I did not plan more time to explore this absolutely amazing place. Below are two photos I took right as I entered the park. One is of Manzanita Lake with Lassen Peak in the distance and […]

Since it’s the centennial anniversary of the U.S. National Parks, I thought it would be best to bring to light a person who really helped shape the National Park System. Stephen Tyng Mather was the first director of the National Park Service. During his time as director, he helped increased the numbers of parks and […]

I spent yesterday with my sister and niece at the Los Angeles Natural History Museum. I had a great time and found it really inspirational. Also, it’s fun seeing it with my niece, who is 10, and makes everything more exciting. There is a temporary exhibit on a prehistoric bird called Pterosaur that was pretty […]

I’ve updated multiple galleries, including Yosemite, Eastern Sierra, Black & White, and Wildlife. The slideshow on the home page has also been updated with new photos and may get more updating soon. I hope everyone in the U.S. is having a great 4th of July weekend. I’ve been getting some extra sleep this weekend, which […]