Norway is a beautiful country full of endless fjords and beautiful mountain views, so it's no wonder that one of my picks for "Beautiful Views" comes from this country. Preikestolen, also known as "Pulpit Rock". As you might have guessed, it got it's name due to it's resemblance to a preacher's pulpit. Priekestolen sits 1,981
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
“Where the hell am I?” I gasped for air as I came to, the first thing that came to my mind was “Where the hell am I?”. As I heard a familiar voice ripple through the transition between unconscious and conscious: “Dude are you ok?” My panicked reply: “Someone turn on a goddamned light.” As
It was late August and I had just finished a climb of Mount Rainier a few days earlier. I had left Portland recharged after the exhausting climb. I was ready for some more exploring. When I talked with a friend about my road trip a month prior, they had mentioned Crater Lake and suggested I
I need a travel fix soon. I need to see big mountains and create more photos. I want to go to the desert again, but this time in the winter. Ahh, my restless mind. Trolltunga Warrior For one reason or another, Trolltunga, or the Troll's Tongue ended up on my list of places I needed
Iceland is one of those "Oh Man, Beautiful" places for me, but if you read this blog at all, you probably are aware of that since I post so frequently on the topic. There really is no other place like it. Volcanic activity is the norm. Vivid green land and blue skies (sometimes), the northern
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
Though the weather refused to cooperate with us for more than a few minutes, we still made the best of our three day stay in Iceland. The rain made it difficult to get good shots without constantly wiping down the lens. That being said, the moody atmosphere of the stormy weather made for some pretty
Geothermal energy is a powerful force, and for Iceland, a way of life. Last month, while in Iceland, we got to experience the power and beauty of geothermal energy, firsthand. From the soothing hot springs to the abundant geothermal electricity, there is no shortage of this energy sources use. One beautiful and natural example of
Alesund is a coastal city in central Norway that is known for it's Art Nouveau style. In 1904 the entire city burnt to the ground and from it's ashes rose the city you see today. When we got to Alesund, we were expecting a bit more hustle and bustle considering we have spent most of