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Oct
18
🍁 Fall Drop: Free Phone Wallpapers

🍁 Fall Drop: Free Phone Wallpapers

Just in time for fall β€” get 10 free high-res landscape photos from Washington’s famous North Cascades National Park β€” featuring the rare Golden Larch trees from two popular hikes in the region: Maple Pass and the Enchantments.
2 min read
Oct
11
πŸ“— Hiking Guide for Maple Pass

πŸ“— Hiking Guide for Maple Pass

Maple Pass Loop offers some of the best hiking in the North Cascades, with stunning panoramic views, colorful alpine meadows, and tranquil lakes. Continue for travel and trail directions, trail photos and video, tips, and much more...
5 min read
Oct
10
Mountain Views πŸŒ„ from Maple Pass

Mountain Views πŸŒ„ from Maple Pass

This hike has it all, lakes, mountains and panoramic mountain range views, and endless color - and all accessible from
Oct
06
πŸ“—Hiking Guide for The Enchantments

πŸ“—Hiking Guide for The Enchantments

Whether you tackle it as a day hike or savor it over multiple days, the Enchantments are an unforgettable journey into the wilderness. Read on for the trail difficulty guide, photos and video, permit info, trailhead/shuttle info, camping details, and more...
7 min read
Oct
02
πŸ“— Hiking Guide for Manning Park's Frosty Mountain

πŸ“— Hiking Guide for Manning Park's Frosty Mountain

Frosty Mountain offers one of the best fall alpine hiking experiences in British Columbia when the larch trees turn golden. It’s a challenging hike, but the incredible views and natural beauty make it worth it. Continue for travel and trail directions, trail photos and video, tips, and much more
4 min read
Oct
02
Frosty Mountain πŸ”₯ Reel

Frosty Mountain πŸ”₯ Reel

The only thing better than seeing the golden larches during the brief few weeks they are here may just be seeing them highlighted by a light dusting of snow. Check out the full Hiking Guide for Frosty Mountain in the link below.
Sep
20
πŸ“— Hiking Guide for Mount Brunswick

πŸ“— Hiking Guide for Mount Brunswick

Brunswick Mountain, the highest peak in the North Shore, offers a challenging hike with steep trails and rewarding panoramic views of Howe Sound, the Gulf Islands, and the Coast Mountains. Perfect for experienced hikers seeking an adventure with stunning alpine scenery in British Columbia.
4 min read
Sep
19
American Border Peak πŸŒ„ as seen from Mount MacFarlane

American Border Peak πŸŒ„ as seen from Mount MacFarlane

I knew while I was photographing this landscape that I was capturing something special, but it wasn't until I got home, reviewed, edited, and set this image as my desktop background that it really started to sink in, this is my best landscape photo of 2024.
Sep
19
πŸ“— Hiking Guide for The Lions

πŸ“— Hiking Guide for The Lions

The Lions, Vancouver's iconic twin peaks, offer a challenging hike with rewarding panoramic views of Howe Sound, the Coast Mountains, and surrounding wilderness. Popular with experienced hikers, this trail showcases stunning alpine scenery, making it a must-do adventure in British Columbia.
4 min read
Aug
31
The Lions πŸ”₯ Reel

The Lions πŸ”₯ Reel

After a cloudy morning in the North Shore mountains, complete with a stunning sunrise cloud inversion, the fog cleared by 1 p.m., revealing sunny views of Vancouver's iconic Lions summits. For the complete guide to this famous hike, follow the link below.