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Hiking to Jump Creek Falls
June 1, 2014 HDR, Landscapes, Travel No Comment

It’s always hard when spots are billed as a “best-kept secret” or “local favorite” – they won’t bear that title much longer after being described like that! Jump Creek Falls in Marsing was one of those places and I thought I should check it out, since it’s one of the closest waterfalls to Boise. The verdict? Worth a visit…if you’re already in the area. The 10-minute hike isn’t necessarily worth the hour’s drive from Boise and back in my opinion, but it’s still a hidden gem of a place…for now!

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City of Rocks National Reserve, Idaho
May 24, 2014 Landscapes, Travel No Comment

Of all the natural wonders that Idaho has to offer, City of Rocks National Reserve might be the oddest.  It really does resemble a town constructed of rocks, with massive boulders scattered amid the hills not far from Idaho’s southern border with Utah.  Smoky skies from nearby summer wildfires didn’t make my own trip the best for photos, but it’s worth a visit!  A recommendation, though: use the park’s eastern entrance outside Almo rather than the western one south of Oakley unless you’re aching for an extremely slow and bumpy dirt road journey.  Enjoy!

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Early Spring in Stanley
May 24, 2014 HDR, Landscapes, Nature, Travel No Comment

Small-town Stanley, Idaho, has some of the coldest and harshest winters in the continental US, so you may want to check road reports before heading up there early in the season!  If your luck holds, though, and the roads are clear, Stanley in early spring is a sight to behold.  (Just keep in mind very few of the side roads are open to motorized vehicles this early!)  Take a look at some of my favorites from last April:

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Springtime in McCall
May 23, 2014 Landscapes, Nature, Travel No Comment

Little McCall on the shores of gorgeous Payette Lake is a pretty sight at any time of year, but the spring runoff makes it particularly magical.  Here are a few favorite shots around the lake from last May, as well as a few others en route.  Enjoy!

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Hawaii: Hike to Diamond Head
May 23, 2014 Landscapes, Travel No Comment

Think Honolulu and you’ll probably think Diamond Head, too.  This volcanic landmark makes for a great landscape viewed from sea level, but if you’re feeling ambitious enough to hike to the summit (along with a couple thousand other tourists!), the view of the city from above is absolutely stunning.  Here’s a peek from my own journey in February 2013!

 

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