Wilderness

Photo Essay: What It's Like to Be a USFS Wilderness Ranger Intern
Photo Essay: What It's Like to Be a USFS Wilderness Ranger Intern

A firsthand account of two rugged months spent living and working with the Forest Service in California's famed John Muir Wilderness

Desolation Wilderness Backpacking Guide: Lake Aloha & Endless Views
18 Stunning Film Photos from California's Desolation Wilderness Protected Area

Hard earned tips, gear suggestions, and beautiful film photography from 5 days hiking in California's famed El Dorado National Forest

At Camp Skate Wild, Youth Find Nature Through Skateboarding
At Skate Wild, Youth Learn to Connect With Nature Through Skateboarding

How one uniquely Californian outdoor program teaches teens wilderness skills and outdoor education—and rare camaraderie amid a pandemic

A Field Guide to Overnight Adventure in Ansel Adams Wilderness
A Beginner's Guide to Backpacking California's Iconic Ansel Adams Wilderness

Essential gear, dos & don'ts, and film photography from one of California's most stunning, yet overlooked, landscapes

Backpacking Washington's Most Iconic Landscapes in One Week
Backpacking Two Iconic PNW Landscapes in One Week

35mm film captures a dreamy exploration of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness and Olympic National Park

A SOBO Family Reunion Along the Pacific Crest Trail
Finding Solitude Hiking SOBO on the Pacific Crest Trail

Four old-timers trade city life for a few days in truly remote country in the heart of the Great Northwest

Fall Backpacking Among Famed Golden Larch Trees in The Enchantments
Backpacking Among the Famed Fall Larch Bloom in The Enchantments, a PNW Icon

35mm film photography captures a striking hike through intense terrain and early season snow deep in Washington's Alpine Lakes Wilderness

Backcountry Camping in Washington's Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Backcountry Camping in Washington's Iconic Alpine Lakes Wilderness

Exploring The Enchantments with friends and fly rod in tow, documented on 35mm film

Solo Hiking Washington's Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Solo Hiking Washington's Iconic Alpine Lakes Wilderness

Just east of Seattle exists a picturesque wonderland of glacial lakes and wild goat herds

Backpacking Washington State's Indian Heaven Wilderness
Backpacking Washington's Idyllic Indian Heaven Wilderness

Two generations of Northwest locals spend three days hiking, swimming, and wild huckleberry picking along the Pacific Crest Trail

Film Photography From Exploring Montana's Mystic Lake Region
15 Film Photos From Hiking to Montana's Stunning Mystic Lake

Three days spent exploring one of Big Sky Country's most beautiful natural landscapes and one of Montana's best hikes

Backpacking Deep into Oregon's Mount Jefferson Wilderness
Exploring Oregon's Iconic Mount Jefferson Wilderness on Foot

Two days, 20 miles, 6 alpine lakes, and a single roll of film from the heart of the Pacific Northwest