Heather Physioc, Outdoor Photographer & Writer

Photography from Snoqualmie Falls, Washington

Posted on November 20, 2021August 25, 2023By Heather

The Pacific Northwest continues to be one of my favorite parts of the country. On … Continue ReadingPhotography from Snoqualmie Falls, Washington

Hiking Huron Peak 14er in Colorado

Posted on August 31, 2021August 8, 2023By Heather

Fear has been a consistent companion in my life. At age 10, I negotiated my … Continue ReadingHiking Huron Peak 14er in Colorado

Domestic Short Stops

Sunrise at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland

Posted on July 24, 2021May 26, 2024By Heather

I recently had the opportunity to return to Annapolis, Maryland to visit family, and we … Continue ReadingSunrise at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland

Dog-Friendly Domestic Hiking

The 50-Miler That Wasn’t: Indiana’s Knobstone Trail

Posted on June 26, 2021August 25, 2023By Heather

I set two simple outdoor fitness goals this year – hike and summit at least … Continue ReadingThe 50-Miler That Wasn’t: Indiana’s Knobstone Trail

Domestic Hiking

The Sonoran Desert & Saguaro National Park, Arizona

Posted on May 13, 2021August 25, 2023By Heather

The types of cactus and landscape change as we approach Arizona from New Mexico. The … Continue ReadingThe Sonoran Desert & Saguaro National Park, Arizona

Dog-Friendly Domestic

White Sands National Park, New Mexico

Posted on April 20, 2021August 25, 2023By Heather

The last time I saw White Sands was more than two decades ago, when it … Continue ReadingWhite Sands National Park, New Mexico

Adventure Travel Domestic Hiking

Bryce Canyon National Park

Posted on January 12, 2021August 25, 2023By Heather

Bryce Canyon in southern Utah is the last of the four national parks I visited … Continue ReadingBryce Canyon National Park

Adventure Travel Domestic Hiking

Capitol Reef National Park

Posted on December 19, 2020August 25, 2023By Heather

Capitol Reef National Park was the major destination on my 3-week long national parks road … Continue ReadingCapitol Reef National Park

Domestic

Small Town America: Antimony, Utah

Posted on December 3, 2020August 25, 2023By Heather

I said I wanted peace, quiet, and serenity. Did I ever find it in Antimony, … Continue ReadingSmall Town America: Antimony, Utah

Adventure Travel Domestic Hiking

Finding Perspective at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Posted on November 27, 2020March 23, 2025By Heather

I booked this cottage in Montrose, Colorado because I needed a place to stay close … Continue ReadingFinding Perspective at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Adventure Travel Domestic Hiking

Shiras Moose Sighting in Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Posted on November 14, 2020August 25, 2023By Heather

On the way into Blackhawk, Colorado, where I was staying at a beautiful little cabin … Continue ReadingShiras Moose Sighting in Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Domestic

Autumn in Rocky Mountain National Park

Posted on November 11, 2020August 25, 2023By Heather

I have long hoped to string together a series of national parks to form a … Continue ReadingAutumn in Rocky Mountain National Park

Domestic

Stillness in Stratton, Colorado

Posted on October 27, 2020November 20, 2021By Heather

It’s hard to stop moving. It’s nearly impossible to sit still, like a stone. Silence … Continue ReadingStillness in Stratton, Colorado

Adventure Travel Domestic Hiking

“Humble Peak”

Posted on October 20, 2020August 8, 2023By Heather

I’m terrified of heights. My partner asked me, “Then why do you do it?” (Hike … Continue Reading“Humble Peak”

Domestic Hiking

Outdoor Attractions at Colorado Springs

Posted on September 30, 2020August 25, 2023By Heather

I’m sitting in front of a fire in my sweats, under a red, chunky knit … Continue ReadingOutdoor Attractions at Colorado Springs

Adventure Travel Domestic Hiking

Camping & Hiking Quandary Peak in Colorado

Posted on July 23, 2020August 8, 2023By Heather

We have isolated for months in response to COVID-19. All our trips have are canceled. … Continue ReadingCamping & Hiking Quandary Peak in Colorado

Abroad

Vacation in Santorini, Greece

Posted on November 4, 2019December 19, 2020By Heather

After a few short days in Athens, Greece, we took the five-hour express ferry to … Continue ReadingVacation in Santorini, Greece

Domestic

How to Spend 2 Days in Athens, Greece

Posted on October 3, 2019December 19, 2020By Heather

When some friends of ours asked, “Do you want to go to Santorini with us … Continue ReadingHow to Spend 2 Days in Athens, Greece

Domestic Short Stops

Quick Hits in Tacoma, Washington

Posted on August 24, 2019May 26, 2024By Heather

I spent a night in Tacoma, Washington passing through between Ashford and Mount Rainier on … Continue ReadingQuick Hits in Tacoma, Washington

Adventure Travel Domestic

Camping & Hiking in Summit County, Colorado

Posted on August 23, 2019August 8, 2023By Heather

This Summit County, Colorado camping and hiking trip seemed like it had all the odds … Continue ReadingCamping & Hiking in Summit County, Colorado

Domestic

Mount Rainier & Ashford, WA

Posted on August 11, 2019August 24, 2019By Heather

Mount Rainier has called to me since the first time I saw it with my … Continue ReadingMount Rainier & Ashford, WA

Abroad Short Stops

Two Days in Brighton, UK

Posted on August 3, 2019May 26, 2024By Heather

I got called up to speak at the BrightonSEO conference in April, so we tacked … Continue ReadingTwo Days in Brighton, UK

Domestic Hiking

Summer Camping at White Rock Mountain, Arkansas

Posted on June 20, 2019November 20, 2021By Heather

My brother and I have been looking for a good excuse to use all the backpacking gear we invested in (hiking to the top of Pikes Peak was its inaugural journey), so we put a camping trip on the books for White Rock Mountain, Arkansas in the Ozark National Forest. … Read More >Summer Camping at White Rock Mountain, Arkansas

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