Crater Lake looks amazing when it’s a clear sunny day, but add a little dramatic overcast sky and it really looks incredible! Below is an image I took on my last evening at Crater Lake in October 2024. I think that evening I enjoyed the most out of all the time I spent at the […]

I have to say that 2024 was actually a pretty good year for me. There were a number of changes in my life that I’m grateful for and of course there were some things that I didn’t really like, but at the end of the year it looks like it was a good and balanced […]

I want to wish everyone a Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas! I hope you all find peace and joy during this time of the year. Below are two images I took on my last trip to Yosemite in October 2024. Tunnel View never gets old and Half Dome is beautiful no matter where you view […]

After my visit to Crater Lake National Park in early October, my next stop was Lassen Volcanic National Park. As always, the days in Lassen were beautiful. When in national parks I’ve visited before, I always like to try at least one new hike. This time while in Lassen, I decided to hike to Crumbaugh […]

I had never been to the north entrance of Crater Lake National Park, so when I was up there in October this year I took a little drive up to the entrance. What I didn’t expect was the vistas and views along the road up there! Just before you reach the north entrance, there is […]

There is only one trail that will take you to the shoreline of Crater Lake and I hiked the trail on my trip this last October. The trail is considered strenuous, but if you take it slow on the way back, it’s not that difficult. It’s all downhill on the way to the shoreline and […]

During my trip to Crater Lake in October I was determined to hike all the small trails I didn’t do the first time I was there. So, one of the first trails I did in the park was the Castle Crest Wildflower Garden. While it wasn’t wildflower season, the hike was still really amazing and […]

The first time I went to Crater Lake in 2022, I didn’t get an opportunity to check out the pinnacles in the park, so this time in October I made it down the road to see them. It definitely is a must see if you go to Crater lake! Below is an image of the […]

I’ll have to say that returning to Crater Lake National Park was just as amazing this time as it was the first time! I stayed at the Crater Lake Lodge again and this time I had a room with a lakeside view! You could see the lake from both the bathroom and rest of the […]

Well, I’m back! Every week and weekend in October was packed with fun in different locations in four different national parks! Below are four images, one from each national park: Crater Lake, Lassen Volcanic, Sequoia, and Yosemite! I have a number of images to go through and process, so I’ll update the blog and galleries […]