Whew! It's been quite a while since i've posted here. I'm not really sure where all my time goes, but it disappears really quickly, kind of like cold beer on a hot summer day. That being said, I think it's about time I catch everyone up on what i've been up to, and make a
While wandering around the Southwest last year, Mesa Verde National Park jumped on my radar. I had just finished up a few days in Moab and was looking for a new place to camp and explore. Looking through my maps, I realized that I was only about two hours from Mesa Verde, and seeing as
For me, 2013 has been quite the year of adventure and travel. I am so very grateful for the places I have seen, the people I have met, and the photos I have taken. These things really have fueled my desire to live and grow. Since this year is rapidly coming to a close, I
Ah Mesa Verde National Park, home of the largest archaeological preserve in the United States and once home to the ancient pueblo people. I had heard of this park briefly before I went, but I don't think I fully understood how much history was there, and how important it was to preserving the history of
Originally, Mesa Verde National Park had not been on my list of places to visit while I was exploring the American Southwest for ten days, but after a few minor changes in my trip, I found myself Camping there for a night and spending nearly a day and a half exploring the sites of the
My friend Heather and I went for a short morning hike just outside of Golden Colorado a few weeks ago. We hiked to the top of Table mountain before the heat of the day caught up with us. The view of the surrounding area was quire beautiful, and it was nice to see so many
I am looking forward to seeing the mailman today, I have two new photography toys coming my way. Another External flash, and most importantly, I finally ordered a copy of Lightroom 4. Looking forward to that, I am sure I will be sharing my thoughts on that software over at patrickgensel.com/blog soon. So check it
Daily Photo - The Man In The Rock Bill and I were on our way out of Moab and heading toward the Ice Cream Parlor wall for a day of climbing. The Ice Cream Parlor wall sits a few miles down a desolate canyon along a dirt road, so the drive out took a bit
Though It may not be entirely relevant to travel and adventure photography, It is relevant to inspiration, So I must say how much I enjoy the music of Pink Floyd. Last night I saw Pink Floyd: The Experience here in Northeast PA, and thoroughly enjoyed it. It came complete with the hits, bright lights, and even and
by Bill Urbanski The allure of the desert tower has long held sway over my climbing Psyche. When I first laid eyes on Devils Tower in Wyoming in 2004, I knew I had to climb it – and I didn’t even start climbing seriously until 2009. I’ve since climbed Devils Tower twice, and I will