Outdoor & Adventure Travel Stories & Photography

My top 24 photographs of 2024.

Posted on December 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.

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Experience Wonders of Wildlife and the Ancient Maya in Yucatán, Mexico

Posted on February 19, 2024March 19, 2025By Heather

https://kctrvlr.com/abroad/quintana-roo-yucatan-ancient-mayan-ruins-jungle-wildlife/ … Read More >Experience Wonders of Wildlife and the Ancient Maya in Yucatán, Mexico

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Photography from O’ahu, Hawaii in September

Posted on December 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

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Mountain goats on the McCullough Gulch Trail hike in Colorado

Posted on September 12, 2023October 24, 2024By Heather

Something always stands between me and the goats. I haul all my stupid, heavy photography … Continue ReadingMountain goats on the McCullough Gulch Trail hike in Colorado

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River reconnection: backpacking the North Fork Skokomish River Trail in Olympic National Park

Posted on August 23, 2023March 9, 2025By Heather

Why would any sane, rational human being leave the comfort of their home with air … Continue ReadingRiver reconnection: backpacking the North Fork Skokomish River Trail in Olympic National Park

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Peru Creek: Crapping in a Bag & Other Stories

Posted on January 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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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“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”

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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

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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

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My First 14er: Pikes Peak, Colorado

Posted on October 7, 2018August 8, 2023By Heather

Growing up, I felt like my bond with my brother Cody was close. Granted, our … Continue ReadingMy First 14er: Pikes Peak, Colorado

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Desert Hiking Trip to Moab, Utah

Posted on October 10, 2017August 25, 2023By Heather

This was the second leg of my annual solo hiking trip to Utah. I spent … Continue ReadingDesert Hiking Trip to Moab, Utah

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Visiting Salt Lake City & Park City in September

Posted on September 26, 2017September 3, 2021By Heather

I try to get away every year or two for a hiking-based trip on my … Continue ReadingVisiting Salt Lake City & Park City in September