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My top 24 photographs of 2024.

My top 24 photographs of 2024.

Posted on Posted onDecember 31, 2024March 9, 2025By Heather

In 2024, I took more than 6,000 photographs in 8 countries in all 4 hemispheres. From over 6,000 images, I’ve curated 24 favorites—just 0.004%—to share with you. … Read More >My top 24 photographs of 2024.

Categories Adventure Travel Domestic Hiking Outdoor Photography
Photography from O’ahu, Hawaii in September

Photography from O’ahu, Hawaii in September

Posted on Posted onDecember 23, 2023January 28, 2025By Heather

Family and work travel can be unproductive for many photographers. Fast-paced itineraries and going with … Continue ReadingPhotography from O’ahu, Hawaii in September

Categories Adventure Travel Domestic Hiking
Peru Creek: Crapping in a Bag & Other Stories

Peru Creek: Crapping in a Bag & Other Stories

Posted on Posted onJanuary 2, 2023January 28, 2025By Heather

This is a story about defeat, joy, and grief. It is full of adventure and misadventure, with a touch of prescience. Twists and turns. Bathroom humor. Summit season 2022 was unsuccessful, but mountain season was a hit. Buckle up; it’s a ride. … Read More >Peru Creek: Crapping in a Bag & Other Stories

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Four Seasons of Loose Park Photography in Kansas City, MO

Four Seasons of Loose Park Photography in Kansas City, MO

Posted on Posted onFebruary 2, 2022August 25, 2023By Heather

One landscape photographer pro-tip I received was to choose a place near your home that … Continue ReadingFour Seasons of Loose Park Photography in Kansas City, MO

Categories Domestic Hiking
Photography from Snoqualmie Falls, Washington

Photography from Snoqualmie Falls, Washington

Posted on Posted onNovember 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

Categories Dog-Friendly Domestic
White Sands National Park, New Mexico

White Sands National Park, New Mexico

Posted on Posted onApril 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

Categories Adventure Travel Domestic Hiking
Finding Perspective at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Finding Perspective at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Posted on Posted onNovember 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

Categories Domestic
Mount Rainier & Ashford, WA

Mount Rainier & Ashford, WA

Posted on Posted onAugust 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

Categories Domestic
Volunteer Park Conservatory in Seattle, Washington

Volunteer Park Conservatory in Seattle, Washington

Posted on Posted onMay 1, 2019May 1, 2019By Heather

Seattle is one of my favorite cities in the U.S. I frequently visit the Pacific … Continue ReadingVolunteer Park Conservatory in Seattle, Washington

I'm Heather Physioc.

Photojournalist focusing on conservation, outdoor, wildlife and nature topics. OWAA award winner. Prints available, 50% of print sales to conservation efforts. Dog's best friend.

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Heather Physioc, Writer & Photographer at KCTRVLR
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  • Bighorn Sheep – My Wildlife Wonders No. 2July 2, 2025
  • Bali Starling – My Wildlife Wonders No. 1June 8, 2025
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  • Living Peoples, Not Dying Languages: Inside the fight to preserve and revitalize Quechua and other Indigenous languages in the AndesJanuary 23, 2025
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