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We’ve been really working on trying to learn more and get better at using our camera for astrophotography lately 📸 In th...
18/11/2024

We’ve been really working on trying to learn more and get better at using our camera for astrophotography lately 📸

In the past we’ve got some great night shots on our iPhone but we know that our camera has soooo much more potential. It’s just a major learning curve 🌌

Still a work in progress but we are definitely pretty happy with how this one came out 😍

Camera: Sony A7 IV
Lens: FE 2.8/16-35 GM II

Bonneville Salt Flats 📍We’ve been really trying to learn more about Astro Photography (Night Shots) lately. The iPhone t...
01/11/2024

Bonneville Salt Flats 📍

We’ve been really trying to learn more about Astro Photography (Night Shots) lately. The iPhone takes some really incredible photos at night with the right conditions but we know that once we become more comfortable with our camera we will be able to capture some really incredible moments 🌌

📷: Sony A7 IV Lens: FE 2.8/24-70 GM II

We recently picked up a Wide Angle Lens: FE 2.8/16-35 GM II and we are pretty stoked to try it out soon 🫶🏼

This was such a magical experience that we figured it deserves its very own post 🫶🏼This was our very first time ever get...
27/10/2024

This was such a magical experience that we figured it deserves its very own post 🫶🏼

This was our very first time ever getting close enough to Grizzly Bears to actually get some decent shots of them. We’ve been trying to use our camera a lot more lately… but we still don’t have a proper zoom lens telescope 🔭

📍Yellowstone National Park

Grizzly Bears are one of those animals that you’re really only going to shoot well if you have a long lens because you just shouldn’t be getting within 300 feet or 100 yards. That’s the length of a football field 😮

This was shot with our A7IV camera. Currently we only have our every day lens which is the Sony FE 24–70mm F2.8 GMII 📷

We felt super safe the entire time as we were up on the road and the Grizzlies were down in a small valley. Not that they couldn’t get to us but our high ground definitely would have slowed them down. We were with a rather large group of people including a Park Ranger. They knew we were there and they didn’t seem bothered one bit. We did also have our Bear Spray handy 🐻

We got to watch this mom and her 2 cubs for maybe like 30 minutes until they decided to make their way up and cross the road. At that point everyone had to fall back 🚐

Is it on your bucket list see Grizzly Bears in person?

About the other night…Seeing the Northern Lights has literally been on our Bucket List FOREVER ✅We were in Yellowstone w...
12/10/2024

About the other night…

Seeing the Northern Lights has literally been on our Bucket List FOREVER ✅

We were in Yellowstone when we started seeing and hearing the predictions 🌌

This visibility in the Yellowstone area was pretty bad due to both weather and wildfire smoke. We talked it over for about 30 minutes or so and look up weather conditions 🗺️

By about noon… we were on the road and headed up to Glacier National Park for the evening (7 hour drive) 🚐

Honestly still on cloud nine that this whole thing worked out and we got such an incredible show 😍

If you find yourself on the fence about VanLife… it’s experiences like this that make it a no brainer for us! It really wasn’t all that tough of a decision to make that kind of a drive to chase a bucket list experience like this 🫶🏼

Looking to see the Larches in Washington this Fall??? We got you 👇🏼This is our most favorite hike in Washington to see L...
06/10/2024

Looking to see the Larches in Washington this Fall??? We got you 👇🏼

This is our most favorite hike in Washington to see Larches 🥾

The bang for your buck here is unmatched! You will get incredible Larch action along with multiple alpine lakes, and endless Mountain views 😍

Maple Pass📍

This is a 6.5 mile loop trail with about 2,200ft of elevation gain 🔁

Parking for this hike can get pretty full. The trail starts at the Rainy Lake Trailhead but you will likely end up having to park along side of the highway and walk a bit extra 🅿️

Our recommendation is to do the loop clockwise for a little better views and to save your knees from the steep decent 🕰️

Dogs are allowed on a leash 🐶

Location… Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest just east of the North Cascades National Park 🏔️

This is a pretty popular trail so you will definitely come across a lot of other hikers but it’s still TOTALLY worth it 🙌🏼

Remember to leave no trace, pack out all of your trash, and be respectful to other hikers 🚮

Share this with someone you think would love to experience Larch Madness this Fall ➡️

Did you know that less than 3% of Grand Canyon visitors ever step food below the rim?Photo Dump from our Grand Canyon hi...
07/09/2024

Did you know that less than 3% of Grand Canyon visitors ever step food below the rim?

Photo Dump from our Grand Canyon hike 📸

If you are visiting the Grand Canyon…you should totally consider hiking below the rim 🥾

You will feel like you’ve entered another world and these photos are proof 🌎

We did the South Kaibab Trail to Phantom Ranch📍

When most people go all the way down to the Colorado River they plan on spending the night down there. There’s actually a few different campsite options including cabins but you need to reserve about a year in advance 🤯

This unfortunately wasn’t an option for us so we had to do the whole 16 miles in one day. This was the toughest hike we have ever done in our lives (largely in part because of the heat)🏜️

The hike down was amazing! We started super early to beat the hottest time of day. We were blessed with the best sunrise we’ve ever seen in our lives and the cloud cover was very much appreciated 🌅

With about 5,000ft of elevation gain the hike back up was nothing short of brutal ↗️

What we can say for sure is that this hike comes with insane views the ENTIRE way and once you get down to the Colorado River it’s absolutely breathtaking 🥹

Being able to cross over the Black Bridge was a total bucket list thing for us ✅

There’s also the option of coming back up to the rim via the Bright Angel Trail but this adds in a little more mileage and some more time to get back to your vehicle. You could also go up the other side and completing what is called Rim 2 Rim 🙌🏼

One of the coolest parts about this specific trail is that there’s quite a few different viewpoints along the way. Each one is further into the canyon than the previous and takes you to a new level/layer 😍

For those looking to hike below the rim but not really wanting to do anything super crazy check out Ooh Aah Point. You use this South Kaibab Trail but only go a littler under a mile in with 700ft of total elevation. It’s the perfect way to get a small taste of what hiking below the rim is like 👍🏼

Have you ever thought about hiking down into the Grand Canyon?

Save this post and share it with someone that you’d love to hike below the rim with ➡️

Photo dump from one of the most incredible viewpoints on the face of this earth 🌎This is easily one of the very best sun...
10/08/2024

Photo dump from one of the most incredible viewpoints on the face of this earth 🌎

This is easily one of the very best sunrises that we have EVER experienced 🌅

It went on for maybe 2 hours in total! The changing combination of sun & clouds had the colors of the landscape constantly shifting 😍

Be sure to save this for your next Utah roadtrip ⬇️

Moonscape Overlook 📍

This place requires driving down a few miles of bumpy washboard roads to get to but it’s more than worth the trip! Depending on the time of year and weather conditions 4x4 is not typically needed 🚐

Getting there: You will find Moonscape Overlook about 11 miles from downtown Hanksville, Utah. It’s located off of Highway 24. You will turn from Highway 24 on to Factory Butte Road and take this for about 5 miles. You will then turn right on to Skyline View Road which you will take for another 2 miles. This turns into Moon Overlook Road and ends right at the spot 🗺️

Again… the road to get here is tough but can be done in most vehicles if you take your time and go slow 🐌

Pro tip: Check out Factory Butte on your way out or on your way back depending on the time of day you choose to go. You will drive right by it 😍

There’s absolutely nothing out there so be sure to leave no trace. Pack out any trash and leave this place better than you found it 🚮

Follow for more daily travel inspo ➡️

This place definitely belongs on your Bucket List ✅It’s home to the largest collection of Hoodoos IN THE WORLD 🌎 Bryce C...
26/07/2024

This place definitely belongs on your Bucket List ✅

It’s home to the largest collection of Hoodoos IN THE WORLD 🌎

Bryce Canyon National Park is easily one of the most underrated National Parks in our opinion. It’s not as popular as some of the other NPs in Utah like Zion & Arches… but this one is still a MUST see 😍

It’s a relatively small park and things are quite easy to see which is great. It’s nearly impossible to visit and not leave with some of the best photos of your life 📸

If you only have time for one hike… it should totally be the Queens Garden combined with the Navajo Loop Trail. Technically it’s 2 trails but they are often combined together to make a 3 mile loop that will blow your mind 🤯

Pro Tip: Watch the sunrise from Sunset Point (that’s where the trail starts) and then start the hike. You will have the place pretty much to yourself and the colors will be UNREAL with the early morning light 🫶🏼

Be sure to save this for for next Utah roadtrip ➡️

Might be one of the coolest photos we’ve ever taken 📸We went to Monument Valley for sunset in hopes of getting that gold...
05/07/2024

Might be one of the coolest photos we’ve ever taken 📸

We went to Monument Valley for sunset in hopes of getting that golden hour glow on the East & West Mittens ✋🏼

We ran into a pretty nasty dessert storm instead ⛈️

Not even disappointed 😍

Is Monument Valley on your bucket list?

Post Cards from The Grand Canyon 🏜️Take this as your sign to add this place to your bucket list if it isn’t already 😍The...
02/07/2024

Post Cards from The Grand Canyon 🏜️

Take this as your sign to add this place to your bucket list if it isn’t already 😍

There’s a reason why it’s considered one of the 7 Natural Wonders Of The World 🌎

The experience is one that has been on our list since forever and we are thrilled to have finally checked it off ✅

These photos are all from the South Rim entrance 📸

So when will you be visiting The Grand Canyon???

📌 Save this for your next visit to the PNWWe found the most perfect rainy day activity 🌧️Do the short but sweet 1.1 mile...
22/04/2024

📌 Save this for your next visit to the PNW

We found the most perfect rainy day activity 🌧️

Do the short but sweet 1.1 mile Hall Of Mosses hike 🥾

This hike is located inside of the Hoh Rainforest which is inside of the Olympic National Park 📍

If you’re on the hunt for some mossy trees and you’re only able to do one hike… MAKE IT THIS ONE 😍

Our opinion is that it’s actually better to do this hike in the rain. The moss on the trees seems to pop with more color, the grey sky actually provides a better backdrop for photos than a sunny sky does, and it just adds to the overall moody vibe 🫶🏼

If you’re in the mood for a bit more hiking… there’s the option to add on the Spruce Nature Trail which is 1.4 miles and takes off from the same trail head

Would you hike in the rain for views like this???

Few snaps from our magical night on Rialto Beach 📸This Washington beach is one of the most unique beaches in the U.S. 😍W...
21/04/2024

Few snaps from our magical night on Rialto Beach 📸

This Washington beach is one of the most unique beaches in the U.S. 😍

We highly recommend doing the mile and a half hike down the beach to the Hole-In-The-Wall (3 miles round trip) 🥾

Be sure to go during low tide so you have access to the hole as well as all of the incredible tide pools 🫶🏼

If you can time it out to where you can catch low tide around the same time as a sunset… you are in for a real treat 🌅

This beach is inside of the Olympic National Park so you will need a pass 💳

Mt. Storm King 🏔️⛈️👑 📍Olympic National Park Can you see why this is our most favorite hike in the Olympic Peninsula?It’s...
03/04/2024

Mt. Storm King 🏔️⛈️👑

📍Olympic National Park

Can you see why this is our most favorite hike in the Olympic Peninsula?

It’s a 4 mile out and back trail with a little over 2,000ft of elevation gain. It’s definitely a good workout and the views from the top are just incredible 🥾😍

It’s accessible pretty much year round and starts out a the Storm King Ranger Station. The beginning of the trail is shared with the Marymere Falls trail (a much easier but definitely worth doing hike).

Once you reach the end of the maintained trail sign the fun really begins… There’s a series of ropes (definitely use them because there’s lots of loose rock and a steep incline) and then a ridge line scramble.

Scary… but worth it would probably be the overall best way to sum it up.

Once you make it to the summit the views of Lake Crescent are unreal 🫶🏼

Make sure you save this one for your next visit to the Olympic National Park ⬇️

Finally got around to going through our photos from when we stayed in coolest cabin ever 📸 turned these old Sea Containe...
25/03/2024

Finally got around to going through our photos from when we stayed in coolest cabin ever 📸

turned these old Sea Containers into a magical little getaway in the middle of the forest just an hour outside of Seattle 🌲😍

This place was a PNW experience unlike any other 🫶🏼

Be sure to save this one for your next trip to the state of Washington ⬇️

Slow mornings spent in a treehouse in the forest is the medicine that you didn’t know you needed 🌲🏠☕️📕Trillium at  is an...
28/02/2024

Slow mornings spent in a treehouse in the forest is the medicine that you didn’t know you needed 🌲🏠☕️📕

Trillium at is an absolute dream 😍

Coffee, forest views, calm, and an incredible breakfast each morning was exactly what was needed 🫶🏼

You’re going to have to really trust us on this one… Our photos just flat out don’t do it justice 🏔️🫶🏼Nisqually Vista Tr...
24/02/2024

You’re going to have to really trust us on this one…

Our photos just flat out don’t do it justice 🏔️🫶🏼

Nisqually Vista Trail is short and super sweet! It gives you the absolute best views on Mt. Rainier right from the start 😍

It’s just over a mile and it starts out at the Henry M. Jackson Visitor Center (the last pic) 📸

If you only have time for 1 short hike in Mt. Rainier National Park… this is probably the one you should do!

📌 Save this for your next visit to the PNWWe found the most perfect rainy day activity 🌧️Do the short but sweet 1.1 mile...
17/02/2024

📌 Save this for your next visit to the PNW

We found the most perfect rainy day activity 🌧️

Do the short but sweet 1.1 mile Hall Of Mosses hike 🥾

This hike is located inside of the Hoh Rainforest which is inside of the Olympic National Park 📍

If you’re on the hunt for some mossy trees and you’re only able to do one hike… MAKE IT THIS ONE 😍

Our opinion is that it’s actually better to do this hike in the rain. The moss on the trees seems to pop with more color, the grey sky actually provides a better backdrop for photos than a sunny sky does, and it just adds to the overall moody vibe 🫶🏼

If you’re in the mood for a bit more hiking… there’s the option to add on the Spruce Nature Trail which is 1.4 miles and takes off from the same trail head

Would you hike in the rain for views like this???

Few snaps from our magical night on Rialto Beach 📸This Washington beach is one of the most unique beaches in the U.S. 😍W...
16/02/2024

Few snaps from our magical night on Rialto Beach 📸

This Washington beach is one of the most unique beaches in the U.S. 😍

We highly recommend doing the mile and a half hike down the beach to the Hole-In-The-Wall (3 miles round trip) 🥾

Be sure to go during low tide so you have access to the hole as well as all of the incredible tide pools 🫶🏼

If you can time it out to where you can catch low tide around the same time as a sunset… you are in for a real treat 🌅

This beach is inside of the Olympic National Park so you will need a pass 💳

Be sure to save this post for your next visit to the PNW ➡️

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