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Why Winter is a Great Time to Visit a National Park

February 6, 2019February 5, 2019 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

If you're anything like me, then you love visiting national parks. Not only are they a great reprieve from the bustling city life, but they also afford some of the most spectacular views in the country. Add to that opportunities for unique geological sites, history recounted right in the landscapes, and…

Bryce Canyon: Hiking the Rim Trail

June 21, 2018June 24, 2018 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

These adventurous photographers spent our last day in the beautiful Bryce Canyon National Park soaking up every view we possibly could! We rose early for one last fiery sunrise, and we kept our boots on the trail as long as we could before taking the grueling trip back to Salt…

TWOI: 6/18/18

June 18, 2018June 18, 2018 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

Another week, another set of photos. Do you like these weekly recaps? As you know, I'm moving more toward 500px over Instagram, but I'm still posting several times a week to both. I have some ideas for new content; I'm going to try to start rolling some of that out…

The sun peeks through the hoodoos as it sets over a frozen Bryce National Park

Bryce Canyon: Driving the Rim and Fairyland Loop

June 14, 2018June 14, 2018 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

After a morning being drawn in by the trails, we took things a bit easy, sampling this magnificent park from the road.. until our itchy feet lured us back out to the trails once more. In a place like this, we just couldn't help ourselves! (more…)

Biweekly Wow: Sunset Point

May 31, 2018June 7, 2018 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

We visited both Sunrise Point and Sunset Point in Bryce Canyon National Park, and we found they really aren't very different. Spaced just a half mile apart, you can get the same views from both. However, Sunrise gives more of the valley floor and the northern distance, while Sunset focuses…

Hoodoos wake to another calm morning in Bryce Canyon National Park

TWOI: 5/28/18

May 28, 2018June 17, 2018 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

Happy Monday once again! Unsurprisingly, this was another difficult week to rank, but here goes! This first one is from our hike on the Savage Alpine Trail in Denali National Park. It was cloudy, but it was such a beautiful experience in that remarkable park. Next time, we’ll have to…

Bryce Canyon: Call of the Trail

May 24, 2018May 22, 2018 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

After a spectacular morning being awed by Bryce, the trail called. And this wasn't an "oh, we should check that one out later" or even a "that trail looks interesting; let's pack up our camera gear and go for a hike!" Nope. This was a "ooh, I wonder what's down…

TWOI: 5/7/18

May 7, 2018May 6, 2018 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

Another week, another seven photos! How are you folks liking the new style? I've been trying it out for a while now, and though I like the new consistency it lends to my feed, I'm not always pleased with the muted colors. I have some more ideas that I'd like…

This tree holds on by just its roots at the edge of a snowy Bryce Canyon

Biweekly Wow: Sunrise Point

May 3, 2018May 3, 2018 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

I am quickly finding that most of Bryce is a Weekly Wow. After all, how many places in the world have these unlikely geological features? The colors - the rich red of the rocks, the deep green of the trees, the vibrant blue of the morning sky - all accentuated…

Bryce Canyon: First Impressions

April 26, 2018April 25, 2018 by Brianna Shade

Brianna Shade

Zion was wonderful. We got to see one of the oldest national parks in the country, we experienced some crazy hikes, and we snapped some cool photos. However, from the moment we came within half an hour of Bryce, we were blown away. (more…)

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