Now and then, you get lucky. This spectacular Death Valley sunrise was captured from the Devil's Cornfield, looking east to the Grapevine Mountains. #deathvalley #sunrise #desert #landscape #sky #clouds #nationalpark #photography

Desert Contrast Mesquite Flat Dunes Death Valley National Park California Some places make you feel like you’ve stepped onto another planet; the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes in Death Valley is one of them. No marked trails, just pure shifting golden sand. #deathvalley #nationalpark #photography

Autumn Glow Artist Palette Area Death Valley National Park California #deathvalley #nationalpark #photography

Death Valley Memories Light Painting Artist Palette Drive Death Valley National Park California #deathvalley #desert #canyon #lightpainting #photography

Built in 1894 to replace Death Valley's 20-mule teams, "Old Dinah" was a historic steam tractor and ore wagon. However, the experiment failed. The machine struggled in deep sand, slipped backward on steep grades, and required constant maintenance, quickly proving less reliable than actual mules.

Route 66 Memories Get your kicks! Celebrating 100 years of Route 66 through my lens. Downtown Flagstaff Amtrak Station - Visitors Center Route 66 Flagstaff, Arizona June 2023 The Tudor-style depot—built in 1926—houses both the operating Amtrak station and the Flagstaff Visitor Center.

Greater Roadrunner Furnace Creek Ranch Death Valley National Park California These amazing creatures don't just survive 120°F summer heat; they sprint through it at 20 mph, hunting rattlesnakes and rodents. #deathvalley #wildlife #greaterrunner #photography

Tucked in a wash north of CA-190 (between Death Valley Junction & Furnace Creek), this weathered sedan sits on the approach to Jupiter Canyon & Pyramid Peak. Likely a leftover from mining days or swept away by a flash flood, it’s now a beautiful piece of desert history. #deathvalley #desert #ruins

Route 66 Memories Get your kicks! Celebrating 100 years of Route 66 through my lens. A lonely, breathtaking stretch of Route 66, where the horizon opens wide between Ash Fork and Seligman, Arizona. #route66 #arizona #history #travel

Route 66 Memories Get your kicks! Celebrating 100 years of Route 66 through my lens. Rusty Old Ford Truck General Store Route 66 Hackberry, Arizona #route66 #arizona #history

Route 66 Memories Get your kicks! Celebrating 100 years of Route 66 through my lens. Rusty Old Ford General Store Route 66 Hackberry, Arizona #route66 #arizona #histroy

The Hackberry General Store is a legendary, nostalgia-packed stop on Historic Route 66 in Arizona. Operating as both a museum and gift shop, it's famous for its vibrant collection of vintage gas pumps, classic cars, and mid-century Americana memorabilia #route66 #route66centennial #arizona #history

Death Valley Memories Below Sea Level West Side Road Death Valley National Park California #deathvalley #nationalpark #landscape #desert #photography

In 1926, Charles C. Julian hyped Leadfield to sell stock in the Western Lead Mines Co. Using wild claims and fake maps, he lured hundreds of investors into a frenzy. But the ore was low-grade and unviable; the post office closed in 8 months, and the town was abandoned by 1927. #deathvalley #history

A rusted 1932 Studebaker sits in Arizona's Petrified Forest National Park—the only national park containing a stretch of original Route 66. The car serves as a moving tribute to the families who fled west during the Dust Bowl. #route66 #history #centennial #nationalpark #travel #photography

Get your kicks! Celebrating 100 years of Route 66 through my lens. A rusted 1932 Studebaker sits in Arizona's Petrified Forest National Park—the only national park containing a stretch of original Route 66. The car serves as a moving tribute to the families who fled west during the Dust Bowl.

Frankie Feetsplinter Ballard Washington Outside the National Nordic Museum stands Frankie Feetsplinters, an incredible giant wooden troll by artist Thomas Dambo. Keeping a watchful eye on Ballard, Frankie is crafted entirely from recycled pallets—a sustainable nod to Nordic heritage. #PNW #Trolls

Off Road Ruins Leadfield Ghost Town Titus Canyon Death Valley National Park April 2010 #deathvalley #rustyoldcar #ghosttown #mining #history

In 1926, Charles C. Julian hyped Leadfield to sell stock in the Western Lead Mines Co. Using wild claims and fake maps, he lured hundreds of investors into a frenzy. But the ore was low-grade and unviable; the post office closed in 8 months, and the town was abandoned by 1927. #ghosttown

Route 66 Memories Get your kicks! Celebrating 100 years of Route 66 through my lens. Twin Arrows Trading Post Ruins Route 66 Arizona August 2015 #route66 #twinarrows #arizona #history #travel

Route 66 Memories Get your kicks! Celebrating 100 years of Route 66 through my lens. Twin Arrows Trading Post Cafe Route 66 Arizona August 2015 #route66 #twinarrows #arizona #history #travel

Outside the National Nordic Museum in Seattle, Washington, stands Frankie Feetsplinters, an incredible giant wooden troll by artist Thomas Dambo. Keeping a watchful eye on Ballard, Frankie is crafted entirely from recycled pallets—a sustainable nod to Nordic heritage. #PNW #trolls #ThomasDambo

Small Cascade The Subway Trail Left Fork of North Creek Zion National Park Utah #zion #subway #waterfall #landscape #nature #photography

In 1926, Charles C. Julian hyped Leadfield to sell stock in the Western Lead Mines Co. Using wild claims and fake maps, he lured hundreds of investors into a frenzy. But the ore was low-grade and unviable; the post office closed in 8 months, and the town was abandoned by 1927. #deathvalley

Rest in peace, NASCAR Legend Kyle Busch. The racing world has lost a true giant today with his sudden passing. #RIP #kylebusch #nascar

The iconic Wigwam Motel in Holbrook, AZ has been keeping the classic Route 66 spirit alive since 1950. Between the vintage cars parked out front and that stunning neon sign at dusk, it’s a total time capsule of a bygone era. #route66 #arizona #wigwamhotel #history

Great Horned Owlet #3 Bothell, Washington May 2026 #washingtonstate #wildlife #owl #photography

Hiking through Mosaic Canyon in Death Valley feels like stepping into a geologist’s dream. The narrow slot canyon is framed by polished, smooth-as-marble Noonday Dolomite and striking breccia rock mosaics. It’s a natural art gallery carved by flash floods. #deathvalley #desert #landscape #canyon

Route 66 Memories Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Route 66 with some of my images. Twin Arrows Trading Post Arrows Route 66 Arizona August 2015 #route66 #USA #travel #roadside #history

Artist Palette Death Valley National Park Nature’s canvas comes alive at Artists Palette in Death Valley. Volcanic deposits rich in iron oxides and chlorite paint these rugged hillsides in striking shades of lavender, pink, and mint green. #deathvalley #desert #landscape

Cruising Historic Route 66 in Arizona. Don't miss the 1902 Oatman Hotel, Mohave County’s oldest 2-story adobe building. It survived fires, a $40M gold rush, and the shifting Mother Road. Now a museum, saloon, and restaurant, it’s a legendary pitstop you can’t skip. #route66 #history

Brunn Idun stands on the shoreline playing her flute to the Orca’s to ask them why they have all left the Pugeut Sound. Bruun Idun is a striking, 16-foot-tall public art sculpture nestled along the waterfront in Lincoln Park in West Seattle. #PNW #Trolls #Seattle

Route 66 Memories Patinaed Chevy Pickup Cool Springs Station Route 66 Mohave County Arizona November 2021 #route66 #arizona #coolsprings #oldtruck

Brunn Idun stands on the shoreline playing her flute to the Orca’s to ask them why they have all left the Pugeut Sound. Bruun Idun is a striking, 16-foot-tall public art sculpture nestled along the waterfront in Lincoln Park in West Seattle. #PNW #trolls #brunnidun

Growing Up Great Horned Owlet Bothell, Washington May 2026 #owl #owlet #nature #wildlife

The Twin Arrows Trading Post in AZ is a classic Route 66 tale rising from a modest roadside stop to an iconic tourist spot. It also served as a filming location for Forrest Gump, specifically backdropping the movie's famous "Smiley Face" t-shirt scene. Unfortunately, one of the arrows fell in 2022.

We’ve seen incredible sights in Death Valley, but this was the craziest. After hiking to the top of Mesquite Dunes for sunset, a man in a golden suit walked right past us. He stopped, put down his backpack, and started enjoying the view. #deathvalley

Bonsai Milky Way II Zion National Park Utah #utah #zion #darksky #milkyway #photography

Goblin Valley State Park offers one of the world's most pristine and awe-inspiring night sky adventures. Designated an International Dark Sky Park in 2016, it boasts exceptionally dark skies with virtually no light pollution. It's the darkest sky I've been lucky enough to experience.

Ablaze Over Cottonball Basin Cottonball Basin Death Valley National Park California A morning glow that makes the desert feel like another world. The pre-dawn colors at Cottonball Basin never disappoint. Worth every step of the early morning hike. #deathvalley #landscape #sunrise #photography

From a 1920s lifesaver for Route 66 travelers to ruins blown up for a movie set (Universal Soldier), Cool Springs Station is the ultimate Arizona comeback story. Now beautifully restored, its iconic stone pillars are a must-see for any Route 66 road trip. #route66 #travel #history #getyourkicks

Teakettle Junction is a famous landmark in Death Valley National Park where visitors leave kettles on a rustic wooden sign. Located on the rugged road to Racetrack Playa, the tradition holds that travelers should bring a kettle to hang to secure good luck. #deathvalley #desert #adventure

Standing on the corner in Winslow, Arizona, is a rite of passage for any Route 66 traveler. This iconic stretch of the Mother Road perfectly captures that classic Americana vibe, where the spirit of the 1970s meets the deep history of the Southwest. #route66 #arizona #winslow #history

Wide Open Road Roy’s Motel and Cafe Route 66 Amboy, California #route66 #amboy #roys #travel #desert #photography

Roy's Motel & Cafe is an iconic Route 66 landmark, representing the classic mid-century "Main Street of America" spirit in the Mojave Desert. Its history spans from a booming roadside oasis to a near-ghost town, and now a site of ongoing preservation. #route66 #mainstreetusa #history #neon #travel

Death Valley Memories Meandering Racetrack Playa Sailing Stones Death Valley National Park California January 2013

Roy's Motel & Cafe is an iconic landmark of Route 66, representing the classic mid-century "Main Street of America" spirit in the Mojave Desert. Its history spans from a booming roadside oasis to a near-ghost town, and now a site of ongoing preservation. #route66 #roysmotel #history #desert

Death Valley Memories Merge III Racetrack Playa Death Valley National Park California #deathvalley #theracetrack #sailingstones #desert #playa #landscape #photography

Death Valley Memories Merge II Racetrack Playa Death Valley National Park California #deathvalley #sailingstones #theracetrack #desert #nationalpark #landscape #photography

Great Horned Owlet Bothell, Washington May 2026 #owls #washingtonstate #wildllife #nature #photography