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Framed by Nature: Framed here by the Mobius Arch, Framed by Nature:

Framed here by the Mobius Arch, Lone Pine Peak of the Sierra Nevada range - 12,949 ft
Remembering the days when I could just jump in the Remembering the days when I could just jump in the Jeep and drive 1600+ miles in 3 days just to wake up to views like this. I will certainly be doing more of that when this settles down. 
So, who wants to start planning some epic road trips??
When the sun crests, lighting up the Sierra Nevada When the sun crests, lighting up the Sierra Nevadas, in a magical place that you rolled into in the darkness of night... #WorthIt

In many ways, this time of quarantine is the darkness. It looks different for each and everyone of us for sure. At the first sign of darkness, it’s pretty easy to just set up camp where you are - but - it can also be so much more rewarding to put in the extra effort to wake up in a new magical place. 
That “new place” also looks completely different for everyone. Mental, physical, spiritual, relational etc... So, where do you want to wake up tomorrow? #reflection

#sonyalpha #sonya7iii #quarantine #stayhome #california #mobiusarch #alabamahills #sunrise #wildernessculture #discoverearth #landscape #sierranevada #getoutside #camping
Beautifully Desolate: Just like my plans for April Beautifully Desolate:
Just like my plans for April. 
Other than the obvious sadness and fear of the current situation,  is anyone else kind of enjoying this forced “timeout”? #dessert #sanddunes #california #deathvalley #nationalparks #sunrise #landscapes #sonyalpha #sonya7iii #stayhome #quarantine #hikingadventures
Textures of Death Valley: At face value, anyone dr Textures of Death Valley:
At face value, anyone driving through @DeathValleyNPS can easily write it off as a mountainous dessert. It’s so much more. I was continuously blown away by the many different textures and formations I came across. I look forward to planning an extensive trip back to the valley to explore more - once the current chaos subsides of course. 
#deathvalley #nationalparks #sanddunes #california #sonya7iii #sonyalpha #dessert #roadtrip #texture #sunrise #landscape #stayhome
The Shadow Proves The Sunshine - @switchfoot One The Shadow Proves The Sunshine - @switchfoot 
One of the hardest, yet most rewarding things about my photo road trips, is the discipline of waking up before sunrise and hiking in anticipation of views such as this. I don’t always wake up, but when I do... 🤙🏼 #deathvalley #sanddunes #sonya7iii #sunrise #rei1440project #getoutside #explore #california #discoverearth #nationalpark #roadtrip #hiking #discipline
Scenic Roads: Of all the roads I’ve traveled, Mo Scenic Roads:
Of all the roads I’ve traveled, Movie Road is now at the top of the list of scenic drives. Super thankful for the bluebird sky at sunrise - illuminating the #SierraNevadaMountains

Where is your favorite #ScenicDrive ?

#sonya7iii #jeep #cherokee #gobi #roughcountry #roadtrip #california #alabamahills #movieroad #overland #sunrise #mountains #stayhome #dirtroad #overlandbound
Looking Forward: As I began processing through pho Looking Forward:
As I began processing through photos from my recent road trip, I came across this image. Just a straight, but somewhat rough, road through @deathvalleynps 
It was tough by  no means challenging... so I thought. No cell service. No map in hand. Sometimes, a flat straight road turns into a mountain and precarious situations. You just have to take it one switchback and obstacle at a time. #WeGotThis

#jeepcherokee #nationalparks #roadtrip #california #deathvalley #sonya7iii #overland #lippincott #offroad
The Long Way Home: The Roads I’ve Traveled . Som The Long Way Home:
The Roads I’ve Traveled
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Sometimes, I can be so caught up with where I’m going that I’m never looking back. As I headed into @deathvalleynps I glanced in my rear view and immediately pulled over to take in this view. It’s good to take a look in the rear view of life often and celebrate the beautiful moments you have experienced and share them with those around you. So tell me, #whereyoubeen ?
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#nationalparks #deathvalley #california #roadtrip #thelongwayhome #sonya7iii 📍 Current Location: Grand Canyon - South Rim
My curiosity makes paths like this irresistible. My curiosity makes paths like this irresistible.
Nothing like a massive piece of granite to give on Nothing like a massive piece of granite to give one some perspective. It’s good to remember just how small and temporary we are in this beautiful world.
Take me back to the days on the valley floor where Take me back to the days on the valley floor where I could wander for hours...
When hikes start out like this, you know you’re When hikes start out like this, you know you’re in the right place.
I didn’t find a lucky charm but I also couldn’ I didn’t find a lucky charm but I also couldn’t resist capturing the light and texture of this clover field at the feet of giant redwoods.
Waking up in the Redwoods Waking up in the Redwoods
Always chasing that light. Always chasing that light.
Humbling perspective - tell me about some places t Humbling perspective - tell me about some places that made you feel so small.
Nothing gives perspective quite like a walk among Nothing gives perspective quite like a walk among giants.
Fireside hangs are like medicine for the soul. Fireside hangs are like medicine for the soul.
When you go out in the middle of the night to catc When you go out in the middle of the night to catch a glimpse of the aurora but end up "settling" for the #MilkyWay
There are certainly worst places to live. This "ba There are certainly worst places to live. This "backyard" never fails to impress.
Hello Instagram, it's been a while... I just neede Hello Instagram, it's been a while... I just needed some space, you know?  I'm jumping back in and kicking it off with another frame of my most memorable morning at @yosemitenps
Reflect in nature. Reflect in nature.
Easy mode. 🙌🏼 Easy mode. 🙌🏼
"The shadow proves the sunshine." - @jonforeman / "The shadow proves the sunshine." - @jonforeman / @switchfoot
Those sunset colors tho... Those sunset colors tho...
I'm thinking a weekend camping trip out east to th I'm thinking a weekend camping trip out east to these falls is on the horizon. Who's interested in a meet up?
Nothing compares to watching the seals feeding eac Nothing compares to watching the seals feeding each morning with this view.
I think @nhmansfield enjoyed his first trip to Mal I think @nhmansfield enjoyed his first trip to Malibu. You never forget the first time you experience this amazing place.
Those calm Malibu morning walks. 👌🏼 Those calm Malibu morning walks. 👌🏼
Find a handful of quick nature escape locations ne Find a handful of quick nature escape locations near you and retreat to them often. Be still. Breathe. Then go out and find more. 👊🏼
Those classic North Cascade vibes... Those classic North Cascade vibes...
Getting so anxious to get outdoors. Big road trip Getting so anxious to get outdoors. Big road trip coming up 🙌🏼
This will be my final post of this beautiful place This will be my final post of this beautiful place...for a while at least. Believe me, it's just as amazing as it seems.
That island tho.... That island tho....
So much history in this place. If only these board So much history in this place. If only these boardwalks could talk...
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