Landscape Memoirs

Welcome to my landscape photography blog, where photos and words come together into a beautiful symphony of creation. Am I writer, or am I photographer? I guess you could say that I’m both, but at the end of the day I’d like to think that I’m just a creator. Below you’ll find musings, photographs, heartfelt words, and more. Enjoy!

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Louise Lake | Tobacco Root Mountains | Best Hikes in Montana

Backpacking overnight has been something that I've wanted to do for the last several years, but procrastination, not making the time for it, and the unnerving thought of entering a bears' home kept me from fully embracing the experience. Sure I've done my fair share of day hikes, but to be out in the elements overnight, just adds to the excitement of it all

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Montana Hiking | Beehive Basin

In the village of Big Sky Mountain resort, lies the give or take 7 mile Beehive Basin Trail. My first attempt at reaching the basin during the dead of winter was thwarted by time constraints and waste deep snow. A week later armed with snow shoes and a commitment, I was ready to make the entire trek. I awoke from my slumber the morning of to -5 degrees Fahrenheit, but with icy blue skies and abundant sunshine forecasted, I knew that -5 would eventually feel like a +75.

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