The Space Needle - True Icon of Seattle

The Space Needle began, as a surprising number of great ideas do, with a doodle on a napkin in a coffee shop. In 1959, Edward E. Carlson — a Seattle hotel executive serving as chief organizer for the upcoming 1962 World’s Fair, officially called the...

Yosemite Photography Locations, Waterfalls & Hiking Trails — Action Guide

Tunnel View is where Ansel Adams shot Valley Thunderstorm — but Yosemite has locations most photographers walk right past. A complete field guide to the best viewpoints, waterfalls, and trails, with the exact light to chase at each.

Golden Gate Bridge

And then you stand at the rail for the first time, wind cutting through your jacket, the whole magnificent structure spanning 1.7 miles from shore to shore, and you realize: you had absolutely no idea. That was my first encounter with the Golden...

Taughannock Falls- The Waterfall That Outdoes Niagara

215 feet — 33 feet taller than Niagara — and most people have never heard of it. Eddie's three visits to this overlooked Finger Lakes waterfall, why late spring is the only time to go, and the image that finally captured it right.

Visiting Vilnius

Visiting Morro Bay

Let me tell you about a place that has a giant ancient rock, sea otters floating on their backs cracking open clams, a harbor full of fishing boats, 400-year-old trees that are only six feet tall, and cliffs so wild they look like they belong on...

Exploring the Wonders of Yosemite National Park

Somewhere north of twenty trips to Yosemite, a bear stole the marinated chicken, and the name itself comes from fear, not beauty. History, adventure, and thirty years of returning to the same valley — from the Ahwahneechee to Half Dome's cables.

Pampas Grass: A Love-Hate Relationship on the California Coast

Redwood National and State Parks: A Guide to Experiencing California's Ancient Giants

Best Waterfalls To Visit On The West Coast

9 National Parks In The State Of California