Places and Things

No matter the destination, whether it’s a mountain trail, road trip, or simple adventure, this is where I share the places that inspire me, keep me going, and fuel my creativity.

Point Reyes, CA - 09.25
Yosemite, CA - 09.25
Jenner Headlands, CA - 08.25
Kaua'i, HI - 08.25
Point Lobos, CA - 06.25
Sunset Beach, CA - 06.25
Big Sur, CA - 06.25
Point Reyes, CA - 05.25
Occidental Hidden Waterfall, CA - 03.25
Lake Sonoma, CA - 08.24
San Francisco, CA - 08.24
Napa River 07.24
Desolation Wilderness, CA - 06.24
Crescent Lake, OR - 06.24
Lake Almanor, CA - 09.23
Kauau'i, HI - 07.23
Bend, OR - 06.23
Gold Beach, OR - 09.22
Lake Almanor, CA - 03.22

Point Reyes, CA

09.25

Flock of birds flying over a sandy beach with cliffs on the right and waves in the ocean under a clear blue sky.Coastal hillside with green shrubs overlooking a cloudy sky and calm ocean.Two young men on a large fallen tree, one standing and holding a branch, the other sitting on a high limb, with greenery and clear sky in the background.Silhouette of a person standing on a large tree branch against a bright sky.Group of people playing volleyball on a sandy beach near the ocean at sunset.Group of hikers standing on a gravel area holding a green flag with a logo, surrounded by tall trees under a clear blue sky.Two people on rocky shore by the ocean, one standing with arms outstretched facing a crashing wave, the other sitting and wearing a hat.Coastal landscape with dry grass and trees in foreground, overlooking a calm ocean at sunset with a partly cloudy sky.Group of hikers walking on a narrow dirt trail through green shrubs with hills and the coast in the distance under a cloudy sky.Night sky filled with scattered stars against a dark background.Hikers with large backpacks walking on a narrow trail surrounded by green trees and foggy hills in the background.Open field with dry grass bordered by green bushes and trees under a cloudy blue sky.Person standing on wet rocks with arms outstretched as ocean waves crash behind them under a clear sky.Sunset over the ocean with a clear sky and a few people sitting on the sandy beach.Two people on rocky shore by the ocean with waves and seagulls flying overhead under a partly cloudy sky.Group of five people playing beach volleyball on sandy shore near cliffs and ocean at sunset.A hiker carrying a large backpack and sleeping bag walking through dense green foliage on a misty mountain trail.Two young men hiking on a trail carrying large backpacks and a heavy log.Person sitting on a large rocky outcrop by the ocean with waves crashing nearby under a clear blue sky.Person wearing black outfit and light backpack photographing a large sandy cliff with green vegetation under clear blue sky on a sandy beach.Shirtless young man wearing glasses and black shorts standing barefoot on rocky beach holding a starfish with ocean in the background under clear blue sky.

Yosemite, CA

09.25

Mountain range with rocky peaks illuminated by sunset, dense forest at the base, and a grassy meadow in the foreground under a clear blue sky.Steep rocky mountain slope with a narrow waterfall, scattered trees, and a partly cloudy sky above.Person standing in a grassy field looking up at a large granite cliff with sunlight on its peak under a clear sky.Sunlit granite mountain cliffs towering above pine trees under a clear sky at sunset.Sunset behind mountains with tall trees and a grassy meadow in the foreground.Two people sitting at the edge of a waterfall overlooking a forested valley under a sunny sky.A rocky river flowing through a forested valley with tall pine trees and mountains under a partly cloudy sky.Person in blue shirt and black shorts standing in a grassy field looking up at a large sunlit granite rock cliff surrounded by trees and other visitors in the distance.Mountain peaks illuminated by sunlight above a dense forest with a clear blue sky.Rocky stream flowing through a forest with tall pine trees and mountain cliffs under a cloudy sky.Large granite dome mountain with a waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by forest under a clear blue sky.Young person with a backpack and cap hanging from chest standing by a railing overlooking a forested mountain valley under a clear blue sky.Mountain landscape with pine trees, rocky cliffs, a small river, and people walking on a path under a clear blue sky.Hiker with a backpack standing at a railing overlooking a forested mountain valley under a clear blue sky.Tall waterfall cascading down rocky cliff into a pool with a visible rainbow, surrounded by evergreen trees and mountainous landscape under a clear blue sky.Young man with a backpack standing on rocks in front of a waterfall with a rainbow over the pool below.Sunrays breaking through dramatic clouds over a forested mountain valley with steep rocky cliffs.Wide valley view with dense pine forest beneath steep granite cliffs under a blue sky with scattered clouds.Sunlight streaming through clouds over a forested valley surrounded by steep rocky cliffs.Pine trees in front of rocky mountains with a glowing sunset sky.Silhouetted tall pine trees against a dramatic evening sky with clouds and a hint of pink sunset light.Person with backpack standing on rocks looking at a waterfall with a rainbow over the water pool below.Person with backpack standing on rocks looking at a waterfall with a rainbow forming over the water pool.Tall waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff with a rainbow forming over the pool at the base under a clear blue sky.Rocky mountain cliffs with sparse trees under a cloudy sky.Half Dome granite peak in Yosemite National Park under a sky with scattered clouds.Smiling hiker standing shirtless with hands on hips on a mountain trail with trees and rocky cliffs in the background under a cloudy sky.Scenic view of a rocky mountain with pine trees in the foreground and a blue sky with scattered clouds.View of Yosemite Valley with steep granite cliffs, dense forest below, and cloudy sky above.Mountain landscape with rocky cliffs, dense forest below, and a clear blue sky with a few clouds.Dense forest with tall trees framing a distant rocky mountain under a cloudy sky.Wide valley view with dense pine forest beneath steep granite cliffs under a blue sky with scattered clouds.A tranquil riverbank with trees in the foreground and large rocky mountains under a partly cloudy blue sky.Sunny mountain valley with tall pine trees, dry grass in the foreground, and rocky cliffs under a clear blue sky.Open grassy meadow with tall pine trees and rocky mountains under a clear blue sky.Dry golden grass field in front of tall pine trees and rugged mountain cliffs under a clear blue sky.Curved paved path through tall pine trees and grassy area with mountains in the background under a clear sky.Massive granite cliff face illuminated by golden sunlight above dense green forest under a partly cloudy blue sky.Large rocky cliff face at dusk with climbers' lights visible on the rock and dark silhouettes of trees at the base.Cyclist riding on a paved path through a meadow bordered by tall pine trees with mountains in the background under a clear sky.Person with backpack standing in a grassy meadow looking at forested mountains under a clear blue sky.

Jenner Headlands, CA

08.25

Sun setting over a coastal inlet with silhouetted trees and rocky islands reflecting on the water.Coastal landscape at sunset with calm water, sandy shore, green vegetation in foreground, and a rocky hill in the distance under a purple-pink sky.Gray Subaru sedan parked alone in an empty parking lot with dry grassy hills and foggy sky in the background.Coastal landscape with rugged cliffs, a winding road, green vegetation, and the ocean under a clear blue sky.Foggy coastal scene with rocky cliffs, ocean waves, and dry grass in the foreground.Coastal landscape with dry grass in foreground, rocky cliffs, and ocean under a cloudy sky.

Kaua'i, Hawai

08.25

Ocean waves crashing against rocky cliffs under a partly cloudy sky at sunset.Sea turtles resting on a sandy beach near the ocean with a leaning palm tree and cloudy sky at sunset.Rocky coastline with waves crashing, dark clouds overhead, and the sun setting behind distant mountains.Person in dark clothing standing on a balcony overlooking a sunny pool area with palm trees and mountains in the background.Rocky volcanic shoreline with palm trees on a cliff and a lighthouse visible in the distance under partly cloudy blue sky.Bright moon shining over a calm sea with scattered clouds and a dark coastal silhouette at night.A green sea turtle resting on sandy beach near the water's edge with scattered black rocks around.Lush green mountainous landscape under a partly cloudy blue sky.Beach with palm trees and waves viewed from a balcony overlooking the ocean and a distant mountain under a partly cloudy sky.Small white lighthouse on rocky shore with dramatic cloudy sky and sunlight reflecting on water.Young man wearing sunglasses and casual clothes standing on black volcanic rocks near the ocean with waves and a cliff with palm trees in the background under a partly cloudy sky.Man walking near a weathered, white lighthouse on a rocky coastline with mountains and a cloudy blue sky in the background.Sandy beach with tree shadows in foreground, calm ocean water, and a green forested headland under a bright blue sky with one small cloud.Dirt path bordered by low stone walls leading towards trees under a partly cloudy sky with the sun near the horizon.Group of people tubing down a narrow water channel surrounded by lush green vegetation and tall trees under a blue sky with clouds.Curved coastal road lined with palm trees and telephone poles beside a rocky shoreline and ocean under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

Point Lobos, California

06.25

Man with black backpack walking on a green trail under large tree branches near a body of water.Rocky coastline with patches of colorful vegetation, evergreen trees, and mist-covered hills in the background under an overcast sky.Secluded sandy beach with rocky cliffs and forested hills under a cloudy sky.Coastal scene with clear turquoise water, rocky cliffs, pine trees, and an overcast sky.A brown horse grazing among green shrubs with yellow flowers by a foggy lakeshore under a gray sky.Rocky coastline with waves crashing in a small cove, framed by evergreen tree branches under a cloudy sky.Rocky coastline with gray waves framed by dark, twisted tree branches under an overcast sky.Coastal cliff with twisted, wind-sculpted trees and patches of yellow wildflowers against a cloudy sky.Cliffside with yellow and white wildflowers overlooking a rocky coastline and ocean under an overcast sky.Rocky coastline with waves crashing and yellow wildflowers in the foreground under an overcast sky.Person standing on a large rock on a grassy hill with a bird flying overhead under a cloudy sky.Ocean inlet with rocky outcrops and pine trees under a cloudy sky.

Sunset Beach, California

06.25

Black Subaru car parked on a paved area near green bushes and an orange camping tent under a clear sky.Sandy path through shrub-covered dunes with a clear sky and a visible moon at dusk.Sunset over a beach with people walking near the shoreline and a lifeguard tower in the distance.Coastal landscape with a sandy beach, ocean waves, grassy dunes, and a clear blue sky.Two camping tents set up on dry ground near bushes and trees under a clear blue sky.

Big Sur, California

03.22

Sandy beach with ocean waves breaking near rocky hills under a blue sky with scattered clouds.Hilly landscape with green vegetation, sandy patches, and a partly cloudy blue sky.Person with a backpack standing on a grassy cliff overlooking the ocean and rocky formations under a blue sky.Large rocky formation with a small cave at the base, surrounded by ocean waves under a partly cloudy blue sky.Rocky coastal shoreline with large boulders, seaweed, and waves under a cloudy sky.

Point Reyes, California

05.25

Person with black backpack standing on a dirt trail looking at a large tree in a dense forest.Two young men wearing outdoor hiking gear and backpacks, one with glasses and a wide hat, standing in a natural setting with greenery.Dirt hiking trail winding through dry grassy hills with ocean and cloudy sky in the background.Coastal landscape with green hills and shrubbery under a cloudy sky overlooking calm ocean waters.Line of cars parked on the side of a rural road with green hills and partly cloudy sky in the background.Lush green forest with dense trees and misty fog visible in the background.Two hikers in dark outdoor gear looking up through green foliage at tall trees against a foggy sky.Narrow dirt trail winding through dense green shrubs and tall trees in a foggy forest.Gravel trail curving through dense forest with tall evergreen trees and lush green undergrowth under a cloudy sky.

Occidental Hidden Waterfall, California

03.25

Person with a backpack standing on a rocky trail in a forest, looking at a narrow waterfall cascading down a mossy hillside.Tall narrow waterfall flowing down a moss-covered rocky cliff into a calm pool surrounded by pebbles and greenery.Two people walking through a dense, moss-covered forest with ferns and trees.Two people walking on rocky ground near a small waterfall surrounded by moss-covered cliffs.Tall narrow waterfall cascading down moss-covered rocks into a small pond surrounded by a rocky shore in a forested area.Sunlight filtering through tall trees over a shallow forest stream with a rocky shoreline.

Lake Sonoma, California

08.24

Calm river flanked by forested hills under a clear blue sky.Bowl of macaroni and cheese held near a campfire pit with a glowing fire, a yellow tent, a lake, and wooded hills in the background during sunset.Yellow tent pitched on grassy shore near calm lake at sunset with hills and trees in the background.Campfire burning in a firepit near a lakeside campsite with a yellow tent and hills in the background.

San Francisco, California

08.24

View of a waterfront cityscape with buildings, a bridge, a bay, and a person wearing blue and white sneakers sitting on a ledge.Black sports sedan parked on a road with Golden Gate Bridge and water in the background under clear sky.Harbor view with wooden docks, boats, and a city skyline featuring a Ferris wheel under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.Night street scene with parked cars, pedestrians, and colorful hanging string lights in front of lit buildings including one with a neon sign reading 'Gino and Carlo.'Tall palm tree towering over pink bougainvillea-covered building and Coit Tower against clear blue sky in San Francisco.View of San Francisco Bay and the Bay Bridge seen between buildings and greenery under a clear blue sky.Golden Gate Bridge extending over water with hills in the foreground and fog partially covering the bridge under a clear blue sky.Overhead view of waterfront buildings and piers along a bay with sailboats and a city skyline in the distance under a blue sky.

Napa River

07.24

Person wearing glasses and a black wide-brimmed hat holding a striped fish while sitting in a boat on a river.Person in turquoise hoodie paddling a kayak on calm water near grassy shore and trees under a clear blue sky, with a metal bridge structure in the distance and black boots visible at the bottom edge.Two striped fish caught in a wooden fishing net held over a kayak with fishing gear and a person in the background.Person kayaking through a narrow water channel surrounded by tall reeds under a clear blue sky.

Desolation Wilderness, California

06.24

Sunlit forest scene with tall pine trees and a clear stream flowing over rocks.Hiker standing on a forest trail surrounded by tall pine trees with mountains visible under a clear blue sky.Orange camping tent pitched in a forest clearing with tall trees under a bright sun and clear blue sky.Hiker with large backpack walking on a forest trail surrounded by tall pine trees under a clear blue sky.A hiker with a red backpack walks on a partially snow-covered trail surrounded by pine trees and rocky hills under a clear blue sky.Person standing on a fallen tree trunk looking out over a rocky forest landscape at sunset with clear blue sky.Person in hiking gear standing on a forest trail near green bushes and rocks, facing a small cascading waterfall under a clear blue sky.Mountain landscape with pine trees reflected in a calm lake under a clear blue sky.Clear stream flowing through a forested area with tall pine trees under a blue sky.Rocky terrain with scattered pine trees under a clear blue sky in a mountain landscape.Rocky forest landscape with pine trees, large boulders, and a clear blue sky.Rocky hiking trail winding through granite boulders with pine trees under a clear blue sky.Sunlit forest clearing with tall pine trees and lush green grass under a clear blue sky.Black sports car parked on a sunlit forest road surrounded by tall pine trees under a clear blue sky.

Crescent Lake, Oregon

06.24

Person wearing a backpack walking on a forest trail surrounded by tall evergreen trees and fallen logs under a clear blue sky.Young person wearing glasses and a wide-brimmed hat standing near a forest stream holding a fishing rod.Dark gray Subaru sedan parked in a forested area near a bright yellow camping tent among tall trees.Person wearing a black hoodie, shorts, and wide-brimmed hat fishing in a forest stream surrounded by green foliage.Flowing stream surrounded by tall pine trees under a sunny blue sky with a few clouds.View from inside a car driving on a two-lane road through a forested mountainous area with a clear blue sky.Black sedan parked in a forest campsite with an orange tent pitched among tall pine trees.

Lake Almanor, California

09.23

Lakeside view of houses surrounded by tall pine trees under a clear blue sky.Black pickup truck towing a motorboat on a trailer near a lake with forested hills and mountains in the background under a blue sky with clouds.Person wearing a hoodie and jacket holding a fresh fish on a boat over a lake with mountains in the background.Person fishing along a rocky lakeshore with a cabin, evergreen trees, and boats in the background under a partly cloudy sky.View from a boat on a lake at sunset with a silhouette of a forested shoreline under a clear sky.Sunset over a calm lake with mountain silhouette in the background and a person partially visible on the right.Calm lake at dusk with forested hills silhouetted against a clear twilight sky.

Kauau'i, Hawai'i

07.23

Beach lined with palm trees, grassy area, calm ocean, and green mountains under a blue sky with scattered clouds.Valley with a winding river surrounded by lush green hills under a partly cloudy sky.View looking upwards from a lush green cave entrance toward a partly cloudy sky framed by tree branches.View of a tropical beach with palm trees and ocean through vertical railings, with legs wearing beige pants and blue sneakers visible in the foreground.Coastal landscape with blue ocean, green hills, palm trees, and a partly cloudy sky.Outdoor garden with a pond and water fountain surrounded by trees and greenery under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

Bend, Oregon

06.23

Person wearing a black shirt and cap fishing at a calm river surrounded by trees and rocks under a blue sky.Calm river flowing between tree-covered banks under a clear blue sky.Calm river framed by green bushes and trees under a clear blue sky.Three people fishing by a riverbank shaded by tree branches with pine trees and grassy islands across the water.A rocky river flowing under a stone bridge, surrounded by pine trees and green foliage under a clear blue sky.Clear river flowing over rocks with green shrubs and tall pine trees under a bright blue sky.River flowing through a forest with tall pine trees under a clear blue sky.Metal walkway alongside a flowing river surrounded by tall pine trees under a clear blue sky with the sun shining.Clear flowing river surrounded by tall pine trees and green bushes under a bright blue sky.

06.23

Gold Beach, Oregon

03.22

Young man squatting on grass next to a gold-painted toilet outdoors with stickers on the tank, a white pickup truck and forest in the background.Young person with glasses smiling and holding a large fish by a river with a metal bridge and forested hills in the background.Ocean view with waves crashing against rocky formations under a clear blue sky viewed from behind a guardrail.Young man with curly hair and glasses standing on a gravel riverbank holding a fishing rod with a small fish caught on the line, surrounded by green trees.Person fishing on a gravel riverbank with dense evergreen trees and a large rock reflected in calm river water.Fishing rod bent over ocean water with distant boat, mountains, and blue sky with clouds.Arched bridge over a river with forested hills in the background under a clear blue sky.Sun setting behind mountains reflecting on a calm lake with a boat bow visible in the foreground.Arched bridge stretching over calm water under a partly cloudy blue sky.

Lake Almanor

03.22

Young person wearing sunglasses and black jacket holding a large fish by the mouth near a river with pine trees and rocks in the background.River reflecting blue sky and pine trees with rocky banks and a metal bridge in the background.A trout with spotted pattern lying in a black fishing net submerged in clear water.Young man wearing sunglasses and a black hoodie holding a large rainbow trout fish by rocky water edge.