Arches National Park: September

Decided to take an overnight trip by myself down to Arches National Park for the new moon on the 12th. (Because I figured there might be some good astrophotography opportunities) The trip reminded me as to why Arches is one of my favorite national parks.

Delicate Arch

Me in Delicate Arch

Balanced Rock

Trail to Delicate Arch

Road out of the Park

Astrophotography

Hiking the "Y" at Night

Hey look I'm in college.  A few other people and myself decided to go and hike the Y at night. Got a little cold at the end, but was lots of fun.  This is a very short post, but I figured I'd share a few pictures anyways.

Point Reyes: August

My mom and I took one last trip to the coast before I set off to college.  These photos are from our hike out to Tomales Point.

Yosemite Valley: August

Hey look at that, back in Yosemite.   Absolutely love it there, its beauty never ceases to amaze me.  My dad was kind enough to take a weekend off and take me hiking; and after over 30 miles and 19,000 feet in elevation change we summited Glacier Point/Sentinel Dome and El Capitan.   I was also given the opportunity to try out some night photography when we drove to Glacier Point late at night.

Yosemite Valley from Glacier Point

Reflection of Granite Cliff in the Merced River (P.S It's upside down)

Road to Glacier Point

The Sentinel and El Capitan from Four Mile Trail

Me on top of El Capitan

Astrophotography on Glacier Point

Southeast Alaska

My wonderful Grandparents took my dad's entire side of the family on a Disney Cruise through Southeast Alaska for my Grandpa's 80th birthday at the end of June.   I fell in love with the scenery and look forward to going back.

Glacier, Iceburgs and Mountains in Tracy Arm Fjord

Stairs on the Disney Wonder

Sawtooth Mountains

Sledding Dogs in Carcross Alaska

Emerald Lake in the Yukon 

White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad

Bench in Juneau

Chamerion Angustifolium (Aka Fireweed)

Downtown Juneau

Eddystone Rock in Misty Fjord

Float Plane flying in Misty Fjord

Bow of Cruise ship leaving Ketchikan 

4th of July Fireworks

Here are a few firework shots that I took on Independence Day.