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Alpine Lakes Wilderness – The Enchantments

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#redwoods #hikingadventures #pescaderocreek #explo

#redwoods #hikingadventures #pescaderocreek #exploremore #weekendwarriors #hiking #santacruzmountains #sanmateocountyparks #landscapephotography #naturelovers #forest #bayareahiking #hikelocal #adventure

As the storm rolled in on Sunday, the clouds creat

As the storm rolled in on Sunday, the clouds created some amazing shadows in the canyon. On the hike back up to the rim, we experienced crazy wind gusts, hail, and lots of snow ❄️. The kiddo was super happy because it was his first time hiking in snow!#hiking #hikingadventures #grandcanyonnationalpark #grandcanyon #southkaibabtrail #stormclouds #clouds #shadows #canyon #skeletonpoint #optoutside #exploremore #landscapephotography #naturephotography #scenic #views

I just had to take some pics of these sunrise clou

I just had to take some pics of these sunrise clouds (from the car), before the partial annular eclipse began. Enjoyed some incredible ridgeline views while hiking at Henry Coe this weekend.#hikingadventures #hiking #weekendwarriors #naturephotography #landscapephotography #iphonephotography #sunrise #henrycoestatepark #norcal #dowdyranch #goldenhills #beautifulearth #exploremore #scenic #clouds

Calm reflections after a storm#desolationwilder

Calm reflections after a storm#desolationwilderness #eldoradonationalforest #hikingadventures #weekendwarriors #backpacking #sierranevada #beautifulearth #landscapephotography #reflection #mountainlake #wilderness #optoutside #exploremore #naturelovers #norcal #adventure #outdoors #coolclouds #camping #calmlake

Late summer in the Sierra#backpacker #hikingadv

Late summer in the Sierra#backpacker #hikingadventures #desolationwilderness #sierranevada #eldoradonationalforest #exploremore #optoutside #wilderness #outdoors #camping #mountains #beautifuldestinations #landscapephotography #naturelovers #naturephotography #stormyskies #scenic #alpine

Found a nice spot to chill for the afternoon#hi

Found a nice spot to chill for the afternoon#hikingadventures #hiking #backpacking #desolationwilderness #desolation #eldoradonationalforest #tahoesierra #sierranevada #landscapephotography #landscape #naturelover #beautifulearth #lake #reflection #exploremore #wildernessculture #backcountry #outdoorphotography #mountains #alpinelake #scenic

Something about the colorful rocks complimenting t

Something about the colorful rocks complimenting the sunset sky is so calming, especially after a thunderstorm.#hikingadventures #backpacking #desolationwilderness #backcountry #landscapephotography #landscape #naturelovers #sunset #hiking #sunsetphotography #rocks #eldoradonationalforest #sierranevada #beautifuldestinations #earthpix #wilderness #explore #alpine #outdooradventures #sky #naturephotography #weekendwarriors #scenic #sunset

Just a few of the many waterfalls of upper West Fo

Just a few of the many waterfalls of upper West Fork Cherry CreekThe water was so rejuvenating we decided to hang out here all weekend 💦#waterfalls #hikingadventures #backpacking #sierranevadamountains #emigrantwilderness #stanislausnationalforest #sierranevada #cherrycreek #granite #rapids #exploremore #wilderness #weekendwarrior #naturelovers #landscapephotography #naturephotography #beautifulearth

There’s nothing like the journey of backpacking

There’s nothing like the journey of backpacking into the wilderness, especially when the scenery is beautiful along the way.#emigrantwilderness #backpacking #hikingadventures #exploremore #landscapephotography #naturelovers #scenic #stanislausnationalforest #sierranevada #wilderness #naturephotography #sierrabackpacking #backcountry #trails #hikingtrails #weekendwarrior #outdooradventures #hikerlife

Trails with views always make my heart sing#hik

Trails with views always make my heart sing#hiking #hikingadventures #okanoganwenatcheenationalforest #pct #backpacking #hikerlife #landscapephotography #naturelovers #exploremore #pnw #cascadiaexplored #rainypass #washingtonstate #wilderness #outdoors #hikingtrails

Great place to camp if you love peaceful views whi

Great place to camp if you love peaceful views while chillin’ with mosquitoes and biting flies 🤣#landscapephotography #mountainlakes #hikingadventures #backpacking #cascades #okanoganwenatcheenationalforest #pnw #pnwonderland #pnwadventures #explore #scenic #naturephotography #naturelovers #snowylakes #camping #restday #washingtonstate

Breathing in views of this glacial carved valley (

Breathing in views of this glacial carved valley (Swamp Creek drainage) with Mt Hardy, Golden Horn, and Tower Mtn in the distance.#backpacking #hikingadventures #pctsectionhike #pnw #pnwonderland #landscapephotography #naturelover #explore #hikingdestinations #washingtonstate #glacial #endlessviews #beautifulearth #hikingtrails

Amazing views from Hidden Lake Peak Lookout#hik

Amazing views from Hidden Lake Peak Lookout#hiking #hikingadventures #pnw #landscapephotography #washingtonstate #exploremore #optoutside #mtbakersnoqualmienationalforest #cascades #wilderness #lookout #views #summit #beautifuldestinations #pnwonderland

One of the best views we’ve ever seen! This hike

One of the best views we’ve ever seen! This hike is 100% worth it.#pnw #hiddenlakelookout #northcascades #hiking #hikingadventures #mtbakersnoqualmienationalforest #hikingtrails #adventure #wilderness #landscapephotography #mountains #viewsfordays #alpine #exploremore #outdoors #optoutside #cascades #mountainlake #pnwonderland #beautifuldestinations #earthpix #glaciers

Dreaming of visiting the backcountry again… eage

Dreaming of visiting the backcountry again… eagerly waiting for all the snow to melt!#hikingadventures #backpacking #optoutside #beautifulearth #yosemite #backcountry #wilderness #backcountrycamping #outdoorphotography #landscapephotography #sierranevada #explore #easternsierra

Coastal wildflowers spotted on a recent hike-dwa

Coastal wildflowers spotted on a recent hike-dwarf checkermallow
-varied lupine
-coast paintbrush
-Douglas Iris
-orange bush monkeyflower#hikingadventures #hiking #wildflowers #landscapephotography #wildflowerphotography #exporemore #coastaltrail #hikingtrails #weekendwarrior #optoutside #nativeflowers #naturephotography #naturelovers #montarastatebeach #coastalcalifornia

Happy Earth Day 🌎 Spring is my favorite time t

Happy Earth Day 🌎
Spring is my favorite time to hike in the Bay Area 🥾 🌳#hiking #hikingadventures #landscapephotography #landscape #naturephotography #naturelovers #nature #santacruzmountains #spring #openspaceauthority #foothills picoftheday #santaclaracounty #oaks #greenhills #exploremore #optoutside #weekendwarrior #earthday

Wildfire smoke illuminated by the colors of sunset

Wildfire smoke illuminated by the colors of sunset over Robinson Lake last summer. Hoping the massive snow levels greatly reduce the chance for devastating Sierra wildfires this season.#hikingadventures #backpacking #wilderness #hooverwilderness #humbolttoiyabenationalforest #landscapephotography #naturelover #naturephotography #exploremore #optoutside #weekendadventures #sierranevada #easternsierra #sunset #smokyskies #backpacker

The riparian habitat around Oak Creek is so peacef

The riparian habitat around Oak Creek is so peaceful.#hiking #hikingadventures #sedona #oakcreek #riparian #naturelover #naturephotography #landscapephotography #weekendgetaway #explore #adventure #optoutside #creek #redrockstatepark #southwest #arizonadesert #cottonwood

These views while hiking in Munds Mountain Wildern

These views while hiking in Munds Mountain Wilderness last month.#sedona #sedonahiking #hikingadventures #hiking #arizona #scenic #redrockcountry #mundsmountainwilderness #landscapephotography #explore #weekendgetaway #familyvacation #hikingwithkids

Saw this cute newt on the trail yesterday!#newt

Saw this cute newt on the trail yesterday!#newt #sunolregionalwilderness #sunol #eastbayregionalparks #hiking #hikingadventures #springtraining #greenhills #landscapephotography #hikingtrails #exploremore #naturephotography #naturelovers #weekendwarrior #amphibian #bayareahiking

Enjoying this view from underneath Fay Canyon Arch

Enjoying this view from underneath Fay Canyon Arch#sedona #redrock #exploremore #hiking #hikingadventures #arizonahiking #weekendwarrior #familyvacation #landscapephotography #faycanyon #arch #naturephotography #views #coconinonationalforest

Bell Rock#sedona #sedonahiking #hiking #hikinga

Bell Rock#sedona #sedonahiking #hiking #hikingadventures #explore #weekendwarrior #vacation #landscapephotography #scenicview #redrock #mundsmountainwilderness #naturelover #arizona #adventureseeker

Went for a rainy day hike and spotted this gorgeou

Went for a rainy day hike and spotted this gorgeous rainbow over Almaden Valley.#rainbow #hiking #weekendwarrior #hikingadventures #rainyhike #hikingtrails #views #almadenquicksilvercountypark #santaclaracountyparks #quicksilver #exploremore #landscapephotography #naturephotography #naturelovers #optoutside #outdooradventures

Took the family on vacation to Sedona and climbed

Took the family on vacation to Sedona and climbed up Baby Bell Rock to get these cool shots.#sedona #sedonahiking #arizona #hikingadventures #naturephotography #naturelover #landscapephotography #beautifulearth #redrockcountry #vacation #adventure #exploremore #mundsmountainwilderness #desertsnow

I can’t get enough of the reflections at Shadow

I can’t get enough of the reflections at Shadow Lake. Such a beautiful spot in the morning!

Minarets above Cecil last Oct. We’re not able to

Minarets above Cecil last Oct. We’re not able to visit the eastern Sierra this fall but are enjoying all the shared photos from those who can!#hikingadventures #easternsierra #minarets #sierranevada #optoutside #wildernessculture #anseladamswilderness #landscapephotography #earthpix #naturelover #weekendwarrior

Storm clouds gathering over the Emigrant, just aft

Storm clouds gathering over the Emigrant, just after sunrise. Bonus mini rock window to peek through 🙂#backpacking #emigrantwilderness #hikingadventures #stanislausnationalforest

Storm rolling in over Powell Lake last weekend. Wh

Storm rolling in over Powell Lake last weekend. Why do we feel such resistance to leave a place such as this? I always struggle with leaving the wilderness on the last day of a backpacking trip. Every.single.time!

Barney Lake#hiking #hikingadventures #hooverwil

Barney Lake#hiking #hikingadventures #hooverwilderness #mountainlake #easternsierra #landscapephotography #sierranevada #naturelover #exploremore #weekendwarrior #hikingtrails #backpacking

Gorgeous sunset views from our campsite ⛺️#

Gorgeous sunset views from our campsite ⛺️#hiking #hikingadventures #campsite #backpacking #weekendwarriors #mokelumnewilderness #eldoradonationalforest #hikingtrails #exploremore #adventure #landscapephotography

Love these views of Round Top and Summit City Cany

Love these views of Round Top and Summit City Canyon from Deadwood Peak in the Mokelumne Wilderness last Sunday.#landscapephotography #naturephotography #geology

Round Top Lake on a perfect hiking day last week.

Round Top Lake on a perfect hiking day last week.#hiking #hikingadventures #hikingtrails #mokelumnewilderness #lakes #sierranevada #optoutside #explore #adventure #wildernessculture #landscapephotography #naturelover #naturephotography #earthpix #shotoniphone

Love the colors in this smoky sunset pic taken nea

Love the colors in this smoky sunset pic taken near Robinson Lakes.#hiking #hikingadventures #hooverwilderness #adventure #hikingtrails #toiyabenationalforest #earthpix #landscapephotography #sunset #smokysunset #sunsetphotography #mountainlake #mood #backpacker #wilderness #exploremore #optoutside #easternsierra #sierranevada #weekendwarrior

View of Crown Lake while heading up Rock Island Pa

View of Crown Lake while heading up Rock Island Pass under smoky skies.#hikingadventures #backpacking #hikingtrails #crownpoint #easternsierra #sierranevada #sierrahiking #landscapephotography #naturelover #naturephotography #wildfiresmoke #views #exploremore #wildernesstherapy #hooverwilderness #toiyabenationalforest

Rancheria Creek, 7/24/22#hiking #hikingadventur

Rancheria Creek, 7/24/22#hiking #hikingadventures #backpacking #yosemite #yosemitenationalpark #sierranevada #meadow #creek #tranquility #landscapephotography #naturelover #easternsierra #hikingtrails #exploremore #morningview #wilderness

Smoke from the Oak Fire illuminated Friday’s sun

Smoke from the Oak Fire illuminated Friday’s sunset over Robinson Lake.#hikingadventures #backpacking #hooverwilderness #wildfiresmoke #smokysunset #sunsetphotography #landscapephotography #naturelover #wildernessculture #optoutside #exploremore #easternsierra #sierranevada #mountains #beautifulsunset #outdoors #toiyabenationalforest #sunset #weekendwarriors #hikers #wildernessexplorer

Loved hiking up Misery Ridge and the Summit Loop t

Loved hiking up Misery Ridge and the Summit Loop trail at Smith Rock State Park last week.#hikingadventures #centraloregon #optoutside #exploremore #smithrockstatepark #vacation #landscapephotography #naturelover #naturephotography #hikingfamily #highdesert

Everything looks brighter and more intense after a

Everything looks brighter and more intense after a storm#hikingadventures #backpacking #sierranevada #sierra #thunderstorm #carsonicebergwilderness #backpacker #stanislausnationalforest #scenicview #pct #outdooradventures #naturelovers #exploremore #optoutside #weekendwarrior #californiaexplored
#landscapephotography #awesome_earthpix #naturesbeauty #alpinecounty #mountains #forest

It’s funny, we weren’t expecting these incredi

It’s funny, we weren’t expecting these incredible views, endless green meadows, or afternoon thunderstorms in Carson-Iceberg Wilderness last weekend. It’s always fun escaping the Bay Area to explore more of the Sierra.#wilderness #hiking #hikingadventures #backpacking #outdoorlife #stanislausnationalforest #hikingtrails #sierranevada #sierra #thunderclouds #landscapephotography #landscape #alpine #scenic #views #weekendwarriors #optoutside #forest #mountains #pct #californiaadventure

Smokey sunset in Emigrant Wilderness last summer.

Smokey sunset in Emigrant Wilderness last summer. Hoping to enjoy more dreamy sunsets this year… minus the wildfire smoke of course! Please recreate responsibly and follow all fire restrictions when enjoying our public lands.#hikingadventures #backpacking #emigrantwilderness #sierranevada #sierra #californiabackpacking #exploremore #wildernessculture #stanislausnationalforest #sunsets #sunsetphotography #landscapephotography #camping #weekendwarrior

Summer is our favorite time to explore the Sierra.

Summer is our favorite time to explore the Sierra. What’s your favorite summertime destination?Photo: Susie Lake in Desolation Wilderness#backpacking #hiking #hikingadventures #desolationwilderness #sierranevada #sierra #susielake #exploremore #landscapephotography #scenic #naturelovers #adventure #wilderness #weekendwarrior #optoutside #norcalhiking

Seeing Lake Aloha from this angle made us admire i

Seeing Lake Aloha from this angle made us admire it’s beauty even more. It felt good to be out backpacking again!#backpacking #desolationwilderness #wilderness #optoutside #exploremore #earthpix #hikingadventures #trails #lakealoha #eldoradonationalforest #hikingtrail #naturephotography #views #sierranevada #alpinelake #landscapephotography #scenicview #weekendwarriors #naturelovers #lakes #lakesofdesolation #alpine

Our son begged us to take him back to Pinnacles, s

Our son begged us to take him back to Pinnacles, so this time we explored the west side of the park. We were lucky to spot 2 condors along the High Peaks trail. What a beautiful place!#pinnaclesnationalpark #pinnacles #hiking #hikingadventures #trails #nationalparks #weekendwarrior #landscapephotography #nature #geology #ancientvolcano #naturelover #hikingwithkids #scenic #californiahiking #rocks #hikingtrails

Who else is dreaming of cool misty mornings along

Who else is dreaming of cool misty mornings along the trail? This stretch of the PCT near Whites Pass was covered with lupine as far as the eye could see.#hikingadventures #hiking #pct #cascadiaexplored #cascades #glacierpeakwilderness #pnw #pnwonderland #exploremore #earthfocus #optoutside #backpacking #lupine #wildflowers #mistymorning #scenic #landscapephotography #naturelovers #naturephotography #mountains #explore #washingtonstate #cascaderange

Getting excited to visit lakes like this one durin

Getting excited to visit lakes like this one during summer backpacking season. We’re ready to explore!#hikingadventures #hiking #trails #exploremore #sawtoothmountains #sawtoothlake #naturelovers #optoutside #landscapephotography #alpinelake #sawtooths #mountainsarecalling #weekendwarrior #idahoexplored #backpacking #wildernessculture #sawtoothwilderness

Somewhere near Seavey Pass. I just remember feelin

Somewhere near Seavey Pass. I just remember feeling tired and thirsty!#hikingadventures #backpacking #exploremore #sierranevada #hiking #yosemitenationalpark #yosemite #trails #pct #mountains #adventure #wilderness #naturelovers #landscapephotography #californiaadventure

An early morning hike among the redwoods was a gre

An early morning hike among the redwoods was a great way to kick off a 32-mile weekend!#hiking #hikingadventures #redwoods #muirwoods #landscapephotography #naturephotography #naturelovers #optoutside #norcalhiking #exploremore #weekendwarrior #foresttherapy #earthpix #serene #morninghike #marincounty

Bear Gulch Reservoir was calm and picturesque yest

Bear Gulch Reservoir was calm and picturesque yesterday morning ☀️
Excited we got to see several condors and a peregrine falcon nest with 3 baby chicks!#hiking #hikingadventures #pinnaclesnationalpark #pinnacles #hikingtrails #nationalparks #scenic #earthpix #landscapephotography #nature #naturelovers #weekendwarriors #exploremore #optoutside #california #pinnaclesmoments #pinnaclesnps

Good morning ☀️#californiaadventure #landsc

Good morning ☀️#californiaadventure #landscapephotography #yosemitenationalpark #yosemite #granite #hikingadventures #hiking #weekendvibes #nature #nationalparks #optoutside #explore #familytime #sierranevada #valleyview #yosemitenps #naturephotography #scenic #cliffs

Kolana Rock at Hetch Hetchy Reservoir#hikingadv

Kolana Rock at Hetch Hetchy Reservoir#hikingadventures #yosemitenationalpark #hetchhetchy #exploremore #optoutside #hiking #landscapephotography #earthfocus #nature #naturelovers #weekendwarrior #sierranevada #reservoir #mariposacounty #watershed #scenicview #weekendvibes #californiaadventure #california #yosemitenps #naturephotography

The magnificent Glacier Peak as seen from Miner’

The magnificent Glacier Peak as seen from Miner’s Ridge. There are so many opportunities to explore in this wilderness area!#landscapephotography #glacierpeakwilderness #backpacking #backpacker #hikingadventures #naturelovers #nature #landscapes #pnw #pnwonderland #cascades #exploremore #hikers #scenicview #mountains #volcano #glacierpeak #outdoors #earthpix

Minarets above Ediza Lake - this place was breatht

Minarets above Ediza Lake - this place was breathtaking#hiking #hikingadventures #trails #minarets #anseladamswilderness #inyonationalforest #easternsierra #sierranevada #exploremore #optoutside #hikingaddict #wildernessculture #landscapephotography #naturephotography #scenicview #earthpix

Minaret Lake and Mammoth Mtn under smokey skies la

Minaret Lake and Mammoth Mtn under smokey skies last October.#hiking #hikingadventures #anseladamswilderness #easternsierra #sierranevada #mountains #lakes #weekendwarrior #naturelovers #landscapephotography #scenicphotography #views #smokeyskies #exploremore

West Fork Green Creek#waterfallwednesday #hikin

West Fork Green Creek#waterfallwednesday #hikingadventures #backpackinglife #easternsierra #sierranevada #iexplore #hikingcalifornia #humbolttoiyabenationalforest #hooverwilderness #wildernessexplorer #cascades #landscapephotography #naturelovers #nature #naturephotography

Shadow Lake, Mt Ritter, and the Minarets in autumn

Shadow Lake, Mt Ritter, and the Minarets in autumn#hiking #hikingadventures #landscapephotography #reflection #naturelovers #scenicphotography #anseladamswilderness #minarets #mountains #sierranevada #easternsierra #lake #exploremore #optoutside #shotoniphone8

It’s hard to beat that peaceful feeling of being

It’s hard to beat that peaceful feeling of being deep in the wilderness 🏔, far from civilization, confidently relying on your own 2 🥾 to survive#wilderness #exploremore #hikingadventures #hiking #backpacking #cascades #glacierpeakwilderness #pnw #scenicview #wildernessexplorer #landscapephotography #naturephotography #nature #naturelovers #optoutside #mountains #meadow

Colors and swirls in the GSENM#hiking #hikingad

Colors and swirls in the GSENM#hiking #hikingadventures #gsenm #southernutah #exploremore #grandstaircaseescalante #rocks #geology #landscape #nature #southwest #slotcanyons #canyoncountry #adventure #naturelovers #landscapephotography

Trails less traveled#backpacking #backpackingadv

Trails less traveled#backpacking #backpackingadventures #sceniclocations #hikingadventures #eastersierra #sierranevada #yosemite #california #landscape #yosemitenationalpark #wilderness #hikingtrails #mountains #landscapephotography #sierra #summertime #exploremore #naturephotography #earthpix #peaceful #awesome_earthpix #wildernessexplorer

Admiring this old oak’s reflection along the Ohl

Admiring this old oak’s reflection along the Ohlone Wilderness Trail#hiking #hikingadventures #landscapephotography #landscape #oak #reflection #ohlonewildernesstrail #hikelocal #nature #scenic #trails #norcal #bayareahiking #naturephotography #peaceful #hills

Summer storm clouds over East Lake#hikingadventu

Summer storm clouds over East Lake#hikingadventures #hiking #backpacking #hooverwilderness #toiyabenationalforest #clouds #easternsierra #sierranevada #lake #exploremore #landscapephotography #scenic #nature #earthfocus

The beauty of Hoover Wilderness#backpacking #hi

The beauty of Hoover Wilderness#backpacking #hikingadventures #easternsierra #sierranevada #hooverwilderness #humbolttoiyabenationalforest #naturephotography #landscapephotography #naturelovers #hikingtrails #weekendadventures #exploremore #optoutside #wilderness #mountains #lakes #reflection #adventure #hikingcalifornia #scenicphotography

Fontanillis Lake#backpacking #hikingadventures

Fontanillis Lake#backpacking #hikingadventures #hiking #sierranevada #mountainlake #landscapephotography #pct #naturelovers #wilderness #optoutside #summerbackpacking #tahoenationalforest #desolationwilderness #sierra

Exploring Mt Tamalpais recently, we enjoyed an ear

Exploring Mt Tamalpais recently, we enjoyed an early morning climb among the redwoods along the Steep Ravine trail.#hiking #hikingadventures #naturephotography #trails #optoutside #shotoniphone #redwoods #steepravine #ferns #landscapephotography #forest #weekendwarrior #mounttamalpais #californiastateparks #exploremore #california #coastalcalifornia #bridge

Upper Lyman Lakes in early morning light.#backp

Upper Lyman Lakes in early morning light.#backpacking #hikingadventures #glacierpeakwilderness #cascadiaexplored #shotoniphone8 #mountains #glaciallake #optoutside #hikingaddict #wilderness #backcountry #summervacation #exploremore #nature #landscapephotography

Love the tranquility found in this remote little c

Love the tranquility found in this remote little corner of Yosemite. 🏕#wilderness #backcountry #summervibes #backpacking #hikingadventures #sierranevada #sierra #mountainlovers #yosemite #easternsierra #mountainlake #naturephotography #outdoortherapy #landscapephotography #optoutside #hikerlife #earthpix

Ever so tranquil Spider Meadow, before the long an

Ever so tranquil Spider Meadow, before the long and exhilarating climb up Spider Glacier and over the gap.#backpacking #backpacker #hikingadventures #hiking #wilderness #glacierpeakwilderness #spidermeadow #trails #pnw #cascadiaexplored #cascades #outdooradventures #exploremore #summervacation #escapetonature #mountainlove #trailslikethese #landscapephotography #nature #meadows #summertime

I loved the brilliant colors of sunset reflected o

I loved the brilliant colors of sunset reflected off Granite Dome after an intense thunderstorm.
Aug 2020#backpackingcalifornia #hikingadventures #landscapephotography #naturephotography #sunlight #reflection #emigrantwilderness #hiking #optoutside #stanislausnationalforest #sierranevada #granite #exploremore #wilderness #outdoors #beautifulearth #shotoniphone #naturepics #trailadventures

Summer wandering#backpackingadventures #hiking

Summer wandering#backpackingadventures #hiking #hikerlife #wilderness #sierranevada #easternsierra #yosemitenationalpark #headwaters #exploremore #creek #mountains #optoutside #yosemite #yosemitenps #outdoorphotography #landscapephotography #naturephotography #beautifuldestinations #backpackingcalifornia #exploring #weekendwarrior #scenic #naturelovers #waterfalls #serenity #exploremore #backcountry #offtrail

Minarets reflected in Iceberg Lake#hiking #hiki

Minarets reflected in Iceberg Lake#hiking #hikingadventures #anseladamswilderness #easternsierra #sierranevada #hikingcalifornia #scenic #minarets #mountainlake #inyonationalforest #shotoniphone #naturelovers #hikerlife #exploremore #weekendwarrior
#landscapephotography #beautifulearth #adventure #hikingdestinations #naturephotography

Took a nice day hike to Duck Lake last month#hik

Took a nice day hike to Duck Lake last month#hiking #hikingadventures #trails #lakes #johnmuirwilderness #easternsierra #sierranevada #californiahiking #scenicview #landscapephotography #naturelovers #mountainlake #scenic #wilderness #exploremore #weekendwarrior

Cecile Lake 10/2/21#hiking #hikingadventures #an

Cecile Lake 10/2/21#hiking #hikingadventures #anseladamswilderness #wilderness #easternsierra #mountainlake #minarets #exploremore #optoutside #sierranevada #california #outdooradventures #naturelovers #landscapephotography #views #picoftheday #shotoniphone #scenicphotography #beautifulearth

Good morning reflections ☀️#hiking #hikinga

Good morning reflections ☀️#hiking #hikingadventures #trails #reflection #inyonationalforest #anseladamswilderness #easternsierra #sierranevada #lake #morninglight #californialove #landscapephotography #naturephotography #naturelovers #optoutside #shotoniphone #outdooradventures #wilderness #livetohike #viewsfromthetrail #fallhiking #autumn

View from Duck Pass: Barney Lake and Mammoth Mtn

View from Duck Pass: Barney Lake and Mammoth Mtn#views #hiking #hikingadventures #johnmuirwilderness #easternsierra #sierranevada #mountains #landscapephotography #trails #exploremore #shotoniphone #weekendwarrior #inyonationalforest #viewsfromthetrail #wilderness #optoutside #fallhiking

Glad we decided to take the trail past gorgeous li

Glad we decided to take the trail past gorgeous little Emerald Lake on our way down from Duck Pass.#hiking #hikingadventures #hikingtrails #sierranevada #easternsierranevada #johnmuirwilderness #scenic #lake #landscapephotography #naturephotography #naturelovers #earthpix #colorsofnature #exploremore #californialove #inyonationalforest #natureisbeautiful

Minarets above Iceberg Lake#hiking #hikingadven

Minarets above Iceberg Lake#hiking #hikingadventures #anseladamswilderness #sierranevada #easternsierra #californiaadventure #exploremore #naturelovers #scenic #landscapephotography #minarets #optoutside #shotoniphone #wilderness #outdooradventures #livetohike #weekendwarrior #hikingtrails #picoftheday #alpine

Morning reflections on Shadow Lake, hours before t

Morning reflections on Shadow Lake, hours before the area was completely engulfed in wildfire smoke.#hiking #hikingadventures #livetohike #landscapephotography #scenicphotography #sierranevada #easternsierra #sierralakes #reflection #awesome_earthpix #nature #wilderness #outdoors #optoutside #shotoniphone #beautifuldestinations #naturephotography #hikingtrails #northerncalifornia #picoftheday #anseladamswilderness #inyonationalforest #hikingcalifornia #exploremore #adventureseeker

Autumn colors at Ediza Lake. The Minarets were an

Autumn colors at Ediza Lake. The Minarets were an awesome sight to see!#hiking #hikingadventures #minarets #edizalake #landscapephotography #nature #naturephotography #anseladamswilderness #easternsierra #sierranevada #hikingcalifornia #wilderness #exploremore #trails #adventure #mountains #earthpix #views #sceniclocations #inyonationalforest #natureisbeautiful #hikingtrails #alpinelake

Afternoon clouds in the high country. Hope to exp

Afternoon clouds in the high country. Hope to explore this beautiful area again!#hiking #hikingadventures #emigrantwilderness #stanislausnationalforest #wilderness #landscapephotography #sierranevada #highcountry #backpacking #california #tarn #mountainlake #clouds #reflection #exploremore #backpackingcalifornia #freedomtoroam #nature #naturephotography #earthpix #beautifuldestinations

Sunset from our campsite, Aug 2020#sunset #hikin

Sunset from our campsite, Aug 2020#sunset #hikingadventures #backpacking #sierranevada #backpackingcalifornia #exploremore #sunsetphotography #landscapephotography #landscape #clouds #livetohike #adventurephotographers #wilderness #yosemitenationalpark #mountainlake #serene #sunsetview #outdoorphotography #outdoorplayground

Smoky skies and a setting moon just after sunrise

Smoky skies and a setting moon just after sunrise at Hyatt Lake, Oct 2020. Hoping our National Forests will reopen this fall so we can experience moments like this again (without the wildfire smoke, of course!)#hikingadventures #backpackingcalifornia #livetohike #emigrantwilderness #stanislausnationalforest #exploremore #landscapephotography #scenicphotography #moonset #sunrise #lake #reflection #reflectionphotography #smokeyskies #sierranevada #backpacking #optoutside #shotoniphone #adventure #hiking #wilderness #offtrail #solitude #earthpix #nature

Afternoon thunderstorm over Granite Dome#hikinga

Afternoon thunderstorm over Granite Dome#hikingadventures #backpacking #wilderness #exploremore #emigrantwilderness #stanislausnationalforest #granitedome #amazingnature #sierranevada #california #landscapephotography #naturephotography #thunderstorm #thunderclouds #sierrastorm #naturelovers #optoutside #scenic #shotoniphone #offtrail #hiker #hiking #wildernessexplorer #weekendwarrior #picoftheday #awesome_earthpix #whyihike #beautifuldestinations

My heart goes out to the communities and first res

My heart goes out to the communities and first responders affected by the Caldor Fire. ♥️ The fire has not reached Fallen Leaf Lake or the Glen Alpine area, but it’s close. So far most of Desolation Wilderness has been spared, thanks to the granite landscape. The El Dorado national forest hasn’t been so lucky. Thank you to the brave firefighters working to contain this monstrosity 🔥#fallenleaflake #landscapephotography #scenery #glenalpinefalls #tahoe #sierranevada #lake #waterfall #mountains #hiking #hikingadventures #exploremore #optoutside #naturelovers #mttallac #eldoradonationalforest #wilderness #southlaketahoe #california #backpacking #explorer #weekendwarrior

This was such a great spot to relax and soak our t

This was such a great spot to relax and soak our tired feet!#backcountry #hikingadventures #campsiteview #cloudscape #afternoonthunderstorms #hikinglife #mountains #scenicview #serene #backpackingcalifornia #easternsierra #wilderness #landscapephotography #sierranevada #optoutside #exploremore #offtrail #thunderclouds #afternoonstorm #naturephotography #naturelovers #creek #meadow #clouds #views #shotoniphone #hiking #weekendwarrior

Finding stillness under smokey skies#hikingadve

Finding stillness under smokey skies#hikingadventures #emigrantwilderness #stanislausnationalforest #backpacking #backpackingcalifornia #sierranevada #tarn #camping #hiking #landscapephotography #naturephotography #naturelovers #outdoors #outdooradventures #shotoniphone #exploremore

Wildflower season is my favorite time of year!#

Wildflower season is my favorite time of year!#hikingadventures #hiking #trails #wildflowers #summitlake #hooverwilderness #easternsierra #sierranevada #backpacking #optoutside #exploremore #landscape #landscapephotography #naturephotography #naturelover #wilderness #outdoortherapy

Glacial sediments and rock flour give the Lyman La

Glacial sediments and rock flour give the Lyman Lakes a milky appearance.#hiking #wilderness #hikingadventures #glaciallake #lymanlake #backpacking #pnw #pnwonderland #pnwbackpacking #glacierpeakwilderness #okanoganwenatcheenationalforest #washingtonstate #cascades #cascadiaexplored #mountainlake #trails #exploremore #naturelover #shotoniphone #optoutside #naturepix #landscapephotography #naturephotography #morninglight

Just cruising by Hoover Lakes#hiking #hikingadv

Just cruising by Hoover Lakes#hiking #hikingadventures #ihike #hooverwilderness #easternsierra #sierranevada #mountains #lakes #trails #exploremore #shotoniphone #californiaadventure #backpackingcalifornia #weekendexplorer #humbolttoiyabenationalforest #wilderness #outdoors #landscapephotography #naturelover

What path will you be taking today?#hikingadven

What path will you be taking today?#hikingadventures #trails #hikingtrails #glacierpeakwilderness #okanoganwenatcheenationalforest #meadow #mountains #cascades #pnw #pnwonderland #pnwadventures #hikerlife #optoutside #shotoniphone #landscapephotography #naturelover #wilderness #backcountry #backpacking #scenicview

We gorged on delicious wild blueberries up here!

We gorged on delicious wild blueberries up here!#hiking #hikingadventures #ridges #wildblueberries #scenicview #naturelovers #landscapephotography #naturephotography #exploremore #clouds #glacierpeakwilderness #okanoganwenatcheenationalforest #pnw #pnwonderland #pnwadventures #optoutside #shotoniphone #picoftheday #naturepix #cloudysky #wilderness #backcountry #ridgehiking #trails #hikingtrails #trailslikethese

Piute Lake in morning light and in late afternoon

Piute Lake in morning light and in late afternoon glow, with smokey skies from the wildfires. Which one do you prefer?#landscapephotography #hiking #hikingadventures #backpacking #emigrantwilderness #piutelake #stanislausnationalforest #wilderness #backcountry #exploremore #naturephotography #lakes #mountainlakes #sierranevada #lighting #reflections

Sierra juniperSame tree, different angles, at s

Sierra juniperSame tree, different angles, at sunrise and sunset#sierrajuniper #sierranevada #juniper #hikingadventures #backpackingcalifornia #emigrantwilderness #backcountry
#exploremore #naturephotography #naturelovers #landscapephotography #earthpix #camping #sierra
#stanislausnationalforest #granite #campsiteview #smokeyskies #treesofinstagram #shotoniphone #optoutside #keepitwild #picoftheday #sunset #lighting #wilderness #hiker #hikerlife

It was a little smokey in the Emigrant this weeken

It was a little smokey in the Emigrant this weekend, but still beautiful!#hikingadventures #backpackingcalifornia #emigrantwilderness #optoutside #exploremore #landscapephotography #sierranevada #mountainlake #shotoniphone #wilderness #naturelover #stanislausnationalforest #reflection #sierralakes #graniteplayground #eveninglight #sunset #backcountrylakes #outdoors #adventureanywhere #sierra

Morning shadows in Lyman Lakes basin, with Red Mtn

Morning shadows in Lyman Lakes basin, with Red Mtn in the distance#landscapephotography #hiking #optoutside #hikingadventures #backpacking #washingtoncascades #cascadiaexplored #okanoganwenatcheenationalforest #glacierpeakwilderness #wilderness #backcountry #morningshadows #mountains #scenery #pnw #pnwonderland #pnwadventures #shotoniphone #exploremore #naturelovers

Spider Meadow#hikingadventures #hiking #hikingt

Spider Meadow#hikingadventures #hiking #hikingtrails #trails #meadow #glacierpeakwilderness #landscapephotography #naturephotography #pnw #pnwonderland #sogreen #exploremore #optoutside #views #scenery #outdoors #wilderness #cascades #mountains #okanoganwenatcheenationalforest #shotoniphone

Check out the beautiful colors of Upper Lyman Lake

Check out the beautiful colors of Upper Lyman Lakes, thanks to glacial runoff and rock flour.#hikingadventures #hiking #backpacking #glacierpeakwilderness #wilderness #views #backcountry #cascades #pnw #pnwonderland #pnwadventures #naturelovers #optoutside #cascadiaexplored #washingtonhikes #exploremore #hikerlife #landscapephotography #upperlymanlake #glaciallake #shotoniphone

View from the top of Spider Glacier. Such a blast

View from the top of Spider Glacier. Such a blast hiking here!#hiking #glacierhiking #glacierview #hikingadventures #backpacking #offtrail #glacierpeakwilderness #spiderglacier #spidergap #wilderness #optoutside #mountains #shotoniphone #earthpix #pnw #pnwonderland #cascades #exploremore #cascadiaexplored #backcountry #adventureanywhere #landscapephotography #snowhiking #hikerlife

#hikingtrails #hikingadventures #trailslikethese #

#hikingtrails #hikingadventures #trailslikethese #backpacking #glacierpeakwilderness #cascades #pnw #pnwonderland #views #landscapephotography #mountains #washingtonexplored #shotoniphone #picoftheday #optoutside #hikerlife #exploremore #cascadiaexplored #wilderness #views #hiking #okanoganwenatcheenationalforest #naturephotography

Glacier Peak and waning gibbous moon at sunrise, a

Glacier Peak and waning gibbous moon at sunrise, an iphone photo from our campsite. Put a fun filter on this one! 📸#backpacking #hikingadventures #glacierpeakwilderness #cascadiaexplored #cascades #nature #sunrise #optoutside #wilderness #exploremore #instagramfilters
#landscapephotography #naturephotography #livetohike #views #ridgetop #pnw #pnwonderland #okanoganwenatcheenationalforest #shotoniphone

Loving this view of Glacier Peak in the Central WA

Loving this view of Glacier Peak in the Central WA Cascades.#hiking #hikerlife #hikingadventures #trails #ridgetop #viewsfordays #glacierpeakwilderness #cascades #mountains #landscapephotography #scenic #sogreen #pnw #pnwhiking #shotoniphone #optoutside #nature #recreateresponsibly #glacierpeak #leavenotrace #wilderness #washingtonexplored #pnwonderland #pnwadventures #views #evergreenstate #okanoganwenatcheenationalforest

I never get tired of views like this. Virginia Pe

I never get tired of views like this.
Virginia Peak 12,001’ on the border of the Sierra Nevada batholith#hikingadventures #hiking #mountains #backpackingcalifornia #hikingforviews #wilderness #optoutside #sierranevada #easternsierra #yosemitenationalpark #landscapephotography #geology #scenicview #california #sierracrest #natureisbeautiful #shotoniphone

Hiking with kids can be a challenge, especially wh

Hiking with kids can be a challenge, especially when they aren’t as motivated as we are by nature’s beauty and the freedom of the wilderness. While hiking 5 miles might not seem like a big deal to us, it certainly posed both a mental and physical challenge for our son. That’s why we were SO PROUD of him for not giving up and reaching the high point of our hike (10,875’)! It took a ton of encouragement, lots of breaks, some cool rock collecting, and a Twix bar, but in the end he made it back to the car a happy kid.***Smoke from the Tamarack Fire seen rising above Stanislaus Peak#hikingadventures #hikingwithkids #trails #sonorapass #pct #humbolttoiyabenationalforest #sierranevada #monocounty #wilderness #beautifulearth #adventure #optoutside #landscapephotography #viewsfordays #outdooradventures #hikingtrails #kidswhohike #californiahiking #mountains #scenicview

Cool rock outcropping on Nutter Lake#hikingadve

Cool rock outcropping on Nutter Lake#hikingadventures #backpacking #geology #easternsierra #hiking #easternsierranevada #california #outdoorphotography #sierranevada #californiageology #hooverwilderness #trailadventure #trails #seekthetrails #landscapephotography #earthpix #natureisawesome #mountainlake #optoutside #shotoniphone #scenery #rocks #explore #wilderness

The morning offers calm water and clear reflection

The morning offers calm water and clear reflection on East Lake.#backpackingcalifornia #backpacking #hooverwilderness #humbolttoiyabenationalforest #easternsierranevada #easternsierra #hikerlife #wilderness #scenic #outdoortherapy #optoutside #explore #explorecalifornia #sierralakes #mountains #mountainlake #eastlake #reflection #landscapephotography #naturephotography #naturelovers #geology #shotoniphone #weekendexplorer

Shepherd Crest, as seen from Virginia Pass#backp

Shepherd Crest, as seen from Virginia Pass#backpackingcalifornia #exploremore #wilderness #optoutside #outdooradventures #sierranevada #easternsierra #virginiacanyon #landscapephotography #scenicview #mountains #ridge #wildernesstherapy #yosemitenationalpark #yosemite #lovetohike #seekadventure #shotoniphone #hiking #nature #naturelover

The wilderness cleanses my soul#backpackingadven

The wilderness cleanses my soul#backpackingadventures #offtrail #wilderness #exploremore #backpackingcalifornia #mountains #mountainexplorer #landscapephotography #returncreek #virginiapeak #wildflowers #naturephotography #nature #lupine #sierranevada #yosemitenationalpark #backcountry #creek #naturelovers #adventurephotographers #hiking #hikingadventures #weekendexplorer #california #easternsierranevada #easternsierra #optoutside #shotoniphone #returncreek

Snapped this cool shot of the clouds reflecting in

Snapped this cool shot of the clouds reflecting in Summit Lake before dipping my feet in the cold water.#reflection #clouds #earthfocus #easternsierranevada #hooverwilderness #sierra #hiking #hikingadventures #lakes #exploremore #backpacking #mountainlake #naturephotography #scenicview #mountainadventures
#landscapephotography
#explore #shotoniphone #optoutside #reflectionphotography #easternsierra #california #summitlake #toiyabenationalforest #mountainadventures #wilderness

Paulina Falls#waterfalls #waterfall #paulinafal

Paulina Falls#waterfalls #waterfall #paulinafalls #newberrynationalvolcanicmonument #oregonexplored #optoutside #hikingadventures #vacation #landscapephotography #nature #geologyrocks #exploremore #cascades #volcaniclandscape #mountainlover #oregonisbeautiful #oregon #picoftheday #shotoniphone

You’ll never run out of lakes to explore here.

You’ll never run out of lakes to explore here.#hiking #hikingadventures #backpacking #sierra #sierranevada #desolationwilderness #trt #pct #dickslake #viewsfordays #landscapephotography #landscape #scenic #lakes #hikingtrails #natureisbeautiful #optoutside #shotoniphone

Love it when spring snowmelt creates awesome casca

Love it when spring snowmelt creates awesome cascades like these!#hikingadventures #backpacking #desolationwilderness #cascades #waterfalls #sierranevada #backpackingcalifornia #trt #granite #snowmelt #optoutside #landscapephotography #nature #outside #offtrail #mountains #runoff #hiker #hiking #natureisawesome

Morning reflections on Susie Lake#backpacking #

Morning reflections on Susie Lake#backpacking #hikingadventures #sierranevada #sierra #desolationwilderness #pct #mountainlake #lakes #reflection #landscapephotography #nature #beautifulearth #shotoniphone #optoutside #wilderness #morningmotivation #explore #stillness #backpackerlife #california #serene

Fontanillis Lake#backpackingadventures #hiking

Fontanillis Lake#backpackingadventures #hiking #pct #hikingtrails #sierranevada #lake #mountains #desolationwilderness #shotoniphone #naturelover #landscapephotography #scenic #picoftheday #mosquitoes #snowmelt #moutaintherapy #exploremore #weekendadventures #beautifuldestinations #natureisbeautiful

Happy to be exploring this beautiful wilderness ag

Happy to be exploring this beautiful wilderness again!
Dicks Lake and Dicks Peak#hikingadventures #scenery #backpacking #sierranevada #desolationwilderness #dickslake #hikingtrails #backpackingcalifornia #wilderness #pct #landscapephotography #nature #mountainlake #optoutside #shotoniphone #explore #tahoerimtrail #naturelover #sierra #granite

Where will the trail take you this week? #hiking

Where will the trail take you this week?
#hikingadventures #hikingtrails #trail #sawtoothmountains #sawtoothnationalforest #idaho #wilderness #optoutside #shotoniphone #landscapephotography #nature #exploremore #outdoors #trailslikethese #outdooradventures #forest #scenicroute

Breakfast with a view at Arndt Lake#hikingadvent

Breakfast with a view at Arndt Lake#hikingadventures #backpacking #sierranevada #easternsierra #yosemitenationalpark #offtrail #exploremore #landscapephotography #nature #scenicview #backcountrylakes #wilderness #adventure #shotoniphone #california #optoutside #picoftheday #wildernessadventure #mountainlake #morningvibes

Crown Lake, Hoover Wilderness#hikingadventures #

Crown Lake, Hoover Wilderness#hikingadventures #hooverwilderness #sierranevada #explore #optoutside #hikingtrails #alpinelake #lake #trails #shotoniphone #wilderness #outdoorenthusiast #livetohike #landscapephotography #crownlake #nature #scenic #sierraadventures #beautifulearth #naturephotography #humbolttoiyabenationalforest #backcountry #backpacking #easternsierra #sierratrails

Reflecting on the vibrant greens of March… oh ho

Reflecting on the vibrant greens of March… oh how we miss Spring!#hiking #hikingadventures #openspaceauthority #hikelocal #oaks #hills #greenhills #morningmotivation #landscapephotography #spring #nature #naturelover #trees #ranchocañadadeloroopenspacepreserve #santaclaracounty #optoutside #explore #scenery #shotoniphone #picoftheday #hikingtrails

Hoping to make it back to Idaho someday to explore

Hoping to make it back to Idaho someday to explore these amazing mountains!#hiking #hikingadventures #hikingtrails #sawtoothmountains #wilderness #optoutside #landscapephotography #whyilovenature #geology #idaho #exploremore #adventure #sawtoothnationalforest #mountains #views #scenicphotography #shotoniphone #hikingtrails

We only had a half day to visit Mt. Rainier in Aug

We only had a half day to visit Mt. Rainier in Aug 2019, but it was so worth it! Check out the Burroughs Mtn trail with a side trip to the Fremont Peak Fire Lookout for awesome views.#mtrainiernationalpark #mtrainier #hiking #hikingadventures #optoutside #minivacation #landscapephotography #nature #volcano #pnwonderland #pnw #hikemore #exploremore #burroughmountaintrail #cascadiaexplored #cascades

This weekend we took the family fishing as a birth

This weekend we took the family fishing as a birthday treat for the “almost” 9 year old. He caught 9 out of 13 rainbow trout! 🎣 😃 I tried to convince everyone to hike the trail around the lake, but there were no takers. 😂#pinecrest #pinecrestlake #fishing #familytime #weekendgetaway #stanislausnationalforest #optoutside #explore #landscapephotography #naturephotography #lakes #vacation #sierranevada #hwy108 #sierralakes #tuolumnecounty

Clouds illuminated at sunset over a serene lake in

Clouds illuminated at sunset over a serene lake in the Sierra#hiking #hikingadventures #backpacking #backpackingcalifornia #highsierra #sierranevada #stanislausnationalforest #sunset #sunsetphotography #landscapephotography #landscape #mountainlake #nature #beautifulsky #shotoniphone #clouds #optoutside #exploremore #backcountry #wilderness #granitewonderland #camping

The SCU fire burned 55,000 acres of Henry Coe Stat

The SCU fire burned 55,000 acres of Henry Coe State Park last fall. Charred vegetation can be seen for miles along the ridge tops. Fortunately nature is amazing and from scorched earth comes new growth. Pictured here are Kelly Lake, with wildflowers in the foreground and a burned ridge along the western shore, and Coit Lake with charred tule remnants surrounding the shoreline.#hikingadventures #hiking #henrycoestatepark #californiastateparks #scufire #regrowth #trails #lakes #backcountry #wilderness #whyilovenature #outdoors #shotoniphone #weekendadventures #coitlake #hikelocal #natureheals #wildfires #norcal #bayareahiking #landscapephotography #regrowth

Heading to Desolation Wilderness in June and we’

Heading to Desolation Wilderness in June and we’re so excited to be hitting those Sierra trails again!#hikingadventures #backpackingcalifornia #backpacking #hiking #desolationwilderness #waterfall #waterfallwednesday #forest #wilderness #trails #scenic #landscapephotography #nature #explore #adventure #optoutside #shotoniphone

Poppies and Lupine blooming along the open ridges

Poppies and Lupine blooming along the open ridges off Skyline last week.#hiking #hikingadventures #trails #naturephotography #wildflowers #landscapephotography #longridge #midpeninsulaopenspace #lupine #poppies #shotoniphone #gooutsideandplay #explore #hikelocal #norcal #spring #adventure #springwildflowers #bayareahiking #views #scenicview #bayarearidgetrail

Happy Earth Day 🌎 The colors and patterns in B

Happy Earth Day 🌎
The colors and patterns in Bighorn Canyon are beautiful! You can see where the slot canyon opens up in the middle of the photo.#hikingadventures #hiking #grandstaircaseescalante #geology #rocks #canyons #utah #explore #adventure #landscapephotography #landscape #bighorncanyon #naturephotography #earthpix #optoutside #shotoniphone #roadtrip #earthday #wilderness #slotcanyon
#hikerlife #outdoors #rocklayers #erosion #leavenotrace #celebrateearth

Waiting for the snow to melt so we can enjoy views

Waiting for the snow to melt so we can enjoy views like this again!
Iceland Lake and Relief Reservoir, seen from Granite Dome.#hiking #hikingadventures #backpackingcalifornia #backpacking #emigrantwilderness #stanislausnationalforest #sierranevada #granite #viewsfordays #summitviews #landscapephotography #geology #earthfocus #explore #adventure #offtrail #wilderness #shotoniphone #lakes

Needles District near Chesler Park, March 2019. Ho

Needles District near Chesler Park, March 2019. Hope to make it back to this magical place someday!#hiking #hikingadventures #landscapephotography #geology #rockformation #canyonlandsnationalpark #explore #optoutside #shotoniphone #beautifulearth #utahrocks #hikingtrails #cheslerpark #needlesdistrict #hikerlife #wilderness #nationalpark #canyoncountry #utahdesert #gooutsideandplay #landscape #geologyrocks

Refreshingly cold water for tired trail feet.#h

Refreshingly cold water for tired trail feet.#hiking #hikingadventures #backpackingcalifornia #sierranevada #easternsierra #hooverwilderness #landscapephotography #naturephotography #mountainlake #trails #explore #shotoniphone #optoutside #wilderness #natureiscalling #landscape #beautifulearth #gooutsideandplay

Do you ever find yourself taking photos of the sam

Do you ever find yourself taking photos of the same tree, over and over, every time you hike on your favorite local trails? I’ve taken countless photos of this huge valley oak on the Bay Area Ridge Trail. Just two weeks ago it was completely bare, but today its beautiful green leaves had sprouted and I couldn’t resist! 📸#hiking #hikingadventures #countypark #santaclaracountyparks #edlevincountypark #trails #trees #valleyoak #oaktree #shotoniphone #landscapephotography #naturephotography #nature #bayarearidgetrail #adventure #explore #hikelocal #norcalhiking #sccparks #foothills #spring

It’s a new day 🌅 Sunrise near the Needles Di

It’s a new day 🌅
Sunrise near the Needles District.
#hiking #hikingadventures #explore #landscapephotograpy #shotoniphone #canyonlandsnationalpark #utah #moab #sunrise #nature #geology #earthpix #vacation #roadtrip #hikerlife

Early morning view of Dragontail and Colchuck Lake

Early morning view of Dragontail and Colchuck Lake#hikingadventures #hiking #backpacking #enchantments #colchucklake #pnwonderland #pnw #landscapephotography #mountains #lakes #alpinelakeswilderness #nature #cascadiaexplored #cascades #adventure #optoutside #shotoniphone

Ready for another adventure into the backcountry

Ready for another adventure into the backcountry#backpackingadventures #hiking #hiker #wildernessculture #offtrail #sierranevada #granite #backcountry #landscapephotography #nature #geology #mountains #lake #optoutside #outdoors #explore #shotoniphone #emigrantwilderness

Walking through a forest of trees brings peace, gr

Walking through a forest of trees brings peace, grounding, and an appreciation for nature.#hiking #hikingadventures #hiker #explore #forest #landscapephotography #cedar #pnw #pnwonderland #optoutside #outdoors #wilderness #nationalparks #naturephotography #naturelovers #trees #olympicnationalpark #shotoniphone

Remembering the incredible Sierra sunsets from las

Remembering the incredible Sierra sunsets from last summer.#sunsetphotography #sunset #hikingadventures #hiker #sierranevada #granite #lake #mountainlake #yosemite #sierrasunset #explore #landscapephotography #camping #adventure #wanderlust #trekking #wilderness #shotoniphone

Can’t wait to explore the Sawtooths again! #hiki

Can’t wait to explore the Sawtooths again!
#hiking #hikingadventures #hikerlife #backpacking #wilderness #landscapephotography #landscape #outdoors #sawtoothmountains #sawtoothwilderness #idahoexplored #trails #lakes #mountains #exploremountains #clouds #reflection #optoutside #naturephotography #idaho

Happy International Women’s Day! 🌟 Here’s

Happy International Women’s Day! 🌟
Here’s to supporting equality, reproductive rights, and freedom from domestic violence. We’ve come so far, but still have miles to go. 💪#internationalwomensday #hikingadventures #backpackingcalifornia #emigrantwilderness #sierranevada #granite #landscapephotography #hikerlife #viewsfordays #geology #earthpix #equality #reproductiverights #domesticviolenceawareness #survivor #explore #adventure #wilderness #wanderlust #trekking #shotoniphone

Blue Lake High Route#hiking #hikerlife #backpac

Blue Lake High Route#hiking #hikerlife #backpacking #hikingadventures #okanoganwenatcheenationalforest #pnw #pnwonderland #cascadia #cascades #lake #mountainlake #bluelake #landscapephotography #scenicview #optoutside #outdoorlife #exploremore #nature #hikingtrails #camping #shotoniphone

It’s like this mountain goat was just waiting to

It’s like this mountain goat was just waiting to have his picture taken 📸
Nice smile 😃 🐐#hiking #hikingadventures #backpacking #hikerlife #aasgardpass #hikingtrails #colchucklake #enchantments #alpinelakeswilderness #naturephotography #wildlife #mountaingoat #nature #landscape #wilderness #explore #pnw #pnwonderland #cascadiaexplored

North Fork Quinault River#hiking #hikingadventu

North Fork Quinault River#hiking #hikingadventures #hike #hikerlife #olympicnationalpark #olympicpeninsula #pnw #pnwonderland #quinaultriver #river #roadtrip #adventure #explore #landscapephotography #nature

Smokey skies from last fall’s wildfires above Bi

Smokey skies from last fall’s wildfires above Big Lake and Gillett Mountain.#hiking #hiker #wilderness #emigrantwilderness #backcountry #lakes #smokeysky #granite #landscapephotography #outdoors #naturelovers #shotoniphone #landscape #earthfocus #backpackingadventures #hikingadventures #outside #mountainlake #outdoorphotography #stanislausnationalforest

Backpacking along the Tonto Platform, which sits a

Backpacking along the Tonto Platform, which sits about 3000’ below the South Rim, felt like exploring a different planet.#hikingadventures #hikerlife #grandcanyon #grandcanyonnationalpark #tonto #exploremore #landscapephotography #canyon #hikingtrails #trailslikethese #scenic #geology #southwest #outdoors #backcountry #shotoniphone #optoutside #trailsign

Matterhorn Canyon and Sawtooth Ridge#backpacking

Matterhorn Canyon and Sawtooth Ridge#backpackingcalifornia #hikingadventures #landscapephotography #yosemite #yosemitenationalpark #matterhorncanyon #sierranevada #mountains #glacialvalley #scenicview #nature #naturephotography #optoutside #wilderness #explore #shotoniphone #trekking #hiker #backcountry

Did an easy 9.5 mile hike along the bluffs and foo

Did an easy 9.5 mile hike along the bluffs and foothills today because hubby is nursing a hurt knee. Here’s to taking it easy on the trails 😊. So happy the weather was mild so we could capture these Pacific views 🌊#hiking #exploremore #hikingadventures #trails #bluffs #pacificocean #wilderranch #oceanviews #scenicphotography #landscapephotography #norcal #hikelocal #optoutside #california #westcoast #pacificcoast #hiker #coastalhikes

Afternoon thunderstorm brewing behind Boundary Lak

Afternoon thunderstorm brewing behind Boundary Lake#hikingadventures #backpacking #trekking #sierranevada #lake #granite #clouds #sierranevadamountains #yosemite #landscapephotography #nature #reflection #scenic #outdoors #optoutside #adventure #neverstopexploring #shotoniphone #trekking #hikingcalifornia #backcountry

A nice stroll through Maple Glade, near the Quinau

A nice stroll through Maple Glade, near the Quinault Ranger Station#hikingadventures #olympicnationalpark #quinaultrainforest #pnwonderland #pnw #olympicpeninsula #maple #landscapephotography #trees #serene #roadtrip #vacation #nature #outdoors #shotoniphone #scenic #hikingwashington

Peeler Lake straddles the Sierra Crest, draining i

Peeler Lake straddles the Sierra Crest, draining into both the Pacific Ocean and the Great Basin in Nevada.#backpacking #hikingadventures #mountainlake #sierranevada #easternsierra #yosemite #hooverwilderness #hikingtrails #wilderness #exploremore #shotoniphone #optoutside #landscapephotography #landscape #nature #geology

Colchuck Lake#hikingadventures #backpacking #en

Colchuck Lake#hikingadventures #backpacking #enchantments #cascades #pnwonderland #pnw #alpinelakeswilderness #landscapephotography #lakes #mountains #wilderness #hikingtrails #adventure #shotoniphone #exploremore #naturephotography #landscapephotography #geology #optoutside

Sunrise on South Kaibab Trail#hikingadventures #

Sunrise on South Kaibab Trail#hikingadventures #sunrise #sunrisephotography #landscapephotography #grandcanyon #grandcanyonnationalpark #nationalparks #shotoniphone #vacation #adventure #exploremore #hikingtrails #southkaibabtrail #optoutside #canyon #southwest #sceneryphotography #hiking #views #wilderness #arizonahiking #nature #naturephotography #outdoors

Oyster Shell Reef along Notom-Bullfrog Road#hik

Oyster Shell Reef along Notom-Bullfrog Road#hikingadventures #hiking #roadtrip #capitolreefnationalpark #oystershellreef #notombullfrogroad #utah #landscapephotography #landscape #geology #fossils #southwest #optoutside #outdooradventures #exploremore #scenic #nationalparks #utahdesert #capitolreef #nature #outdoorphotography

Wildflowers along a seasonal creek in Garibaldi Pr

Wildflowers along a seasonal creek in Garibaldi Provincial Park, BC#hiking #hikingadventures #wildflowers #foggyday #hikecanada #garibaldi #provincialpark #landscapephotography #forest #creek #panoramaridgetrail #hikingtrails #sogreen #canada #optoutside #shotoniphone #exploremore #outdoors #naturephotography #nature #scenery #britishcolumbia #pnw #pnwadventures #pnwonderland #inbloom #earthpix #landscapephotography #whyilovenature

Views from the hike up Panorama Ridge on an overca

Views from the hike up Panorama Ridge on an overcast day in August#hiking #hikingadventures #britishcolumbia #garibaldi #garibaldiprovincialpark #panoramaridge #landscapephotography #landscape #shotoniphone #cloudy #overcast #travel #canada #hikebc #trails #lakes #scenic #pnw #pnwadventures #glacial #glaciallake #erosion #naturephotography #nature #earthpix #mountains

Morning shadows offer reflection and hope.#back

Morning shadows offer reflection and hope.#backpacking #hikingadventures #mountainlake #nature #quiet #stillness #yosemite #emigrantwilderness #wilderness #sierranevada #wanderlust #exploremore #optoutside #landscapephotography #scenery #dawn #reflection #reflections #shadows #morninglight #camping #adventure #shotoniphone #granite #california #hikecalifornia #remote

Sawtooth Lake and Mt. Regan#hikingadventures #h

Sawtooth Lake and Mt. Regan#hikingadventures #hiking #sawtoothmountains #sawtoothwilderness #mountains #lake #hikingtrails #scenic #hikeidaho #landscapephotography #landscape #idaho #exploremore #optoutside #adventure #wilderness #travel #wanderlust #shotoniphone #outdoors #trails #mountainlake #sawtoothlake #traveling #idahoexplored #fall

Feeling grateful that we got to visit Sedona last

Feeling grateful that we got to visit Sedona last February and explore its many wonders.#hikingadventures #exploremore #optoutside #sedona #arizonahiking #cathedralrock #landscapephotography #redrocks #outdoors #scenicphotography #shotoniphone #adventure #vacation #hikingtrails #views #travelphotography #geology #arizona

It was fun waking up to surprise snow last June! —Sunrise over Mt Tallac and Lake Gilmore.
#hikingadventures #backpacking #optoutside #wilderness #landscapephotography #sunrise #freshsnow #camping #sunrisephotography #summersnow #desolationwilderness #tallac #sierranevada #exploremore #mountainlake #sierraadventures #trails#shotoniphone #photography

Oh how we love backpacking in the lush green mount

Oh how we love backpacking in the lush green mountains of Washington!#hikingadventures #backpacking #okanoganwenatcheenationalforest #glacierpeakwilderness #sogreen #cascades #pnw #pnwonderland #hikingtrails #landscapephotography #scenery #viewsfordays #trailslikethese #optoutside #outdoors #adventure #vacation #wilderness #nature #naturelovers #washingtonstate #glacialvalley #shotoniphone #photography

Autumn sunset at Capitol Reef#hikingadventures

Autumn sunset at Capitol Reef#hikingadventures #capitolreef #capitolreefnationalpark #nationalparks #landscapephotography #sunsetphotography #sunsets #utah #optoutside #outdoors #scenery #autumncolors #roadtrip #nature #earthpix #shotoniphone #photography #nature

Enjoyed exploring this local state park over the w

Enjoyed exploring this local state park over the weekend. Valley Oak near Willson Peak#hikingadventures #hiking #oaks #valleyoak #henrycoestatepark #henrycoe #trails #hikingtrails #norcal #landscapephotography #treesofinstagram #naturephotography #nature #earthpix #shotoniphone #photography #trees

Afternoon clouds over partially frozen Lake Aloha

Afternoon clouds over partially frozen Lake Aloha#backpacking #hikingadventures #exploremore #optoutside #desolationwilderness #lakealoha #cloudscape #landscapephotography #nature #sierranevada #mountainlake #pct #sierracrest #frozen #lake #hikingtrails #adventure #californiahiking #eldoradonationalforest #livetohike #outdoors #shotoniphone #desolation #naturelovers #photography

Reflections during the golden hour, from our campi

Reflections during the golden hour, from our camping spot at Boundary Lake#backpacking #hikingadventures #reflection #mountainlake #alpinelake #scenery #landscapephotography #landscape #goldenhour #granite #yosemite #yosemitenationalpark #sierranevada #wilderness #solitude #optoutside #shotoniphone

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