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Capturing The Valley: El’ Capitan Encounter

El’ Capitan is one of the Iconic peaks of Rocky Mountains and the state of Idaho.  On this day I am hiking and scrambling off-trail in the backcountry to find new views and perspectives of the mountain. I decide to get off trail and scramble up to and traverse the northern ridgeline of the Pettit Read More…

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Capturing Kauai: Morning Snack for the White Eye Merijo

The white eye merijo, looks and sings like a native honeycreeper of Kauai. However, it is native to Japan. The white eye merijo thrives on Kauai. It was introduced to Kauai in the 1920’s. The white eye merijo is a highly adaptable species.  It lives on Kauai in climates and terrain ranging from the desert Read More…