Overland Explorations, Backroad Touring and Outdoor Adventures

There is something very relaxing when visiting a waterfall. The sound of the falling water can drown out the distractions of the world. The fresh convected moist air provides relief on warm summer days. Often, you’re surrounded by cliffs on all three...

I captured this landscape photograph in June of Mount Rainier and a partially snow-covered Tipsoo Lake near Chinook Pass, Washington. With an elevation of 5,298 feet above sea level, the area is not regularly snow-free until late June. Weeks later, the...

The time of year for autumn colors in the Pacific Northwest is almost upon us. Even though our area of the world is not renown for the magnificent displays that are common on the east coast of the United States, our river valleys are well stocked with...

If you own and use a 12-volt refrigerator in your vehicle, you must always maintain awareness of the condition of your battery, especially when the engine is not running. It doesn’t take much to reach a low voltage situation where the power is cut off...