Minnesota
The Boundary Waters, Through Younger Eyes
This summer, we invited my brother in law and his two kids, ages 4 and 6, to join us on a trip to the Boundary Waters. This particular trip was met with a lot of, “Really?!? Have Fun.” or “Have Fun” (with sarcasm) or “YOU ARE CRAZY!” I’ll be the first... »
2009 Mississippi River Challenge
This will be the second year that Dustin and I have paddled the Mississippi River Challenge. For those of you who are unfamiliar, the MRC is a two day fundraiser for the Mississippi River and its watershed. You can choose to paddle by canoe, kayak, paddle board or any other personal powered watercraft. Paddlers... »
Boundary Waters – 13 Years Later
I first visited the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) in 1995, the summer between my senior year in high school and my first year in college. It was an experience I would never forget. There were eight of us in our group, and we ended up getting along quite well. Not only did... »
Sometimes You Can Get Too Close in Minnesota
Summer is coming and if you are an adventure photographer like me, there are tons of opportunities outside (and sometimes inside) your doorstep waiting for you. In my previous post about dragonflies, I made a few recommendations/observations: You don’t always have to travel far Practice Pay attention to the location of the sun Get low Have fun As I... »
Springing into the Boundary Waters
After purchasing a canoe and getting re-acquainted with the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) last summer, we were excited to, “get our feet wet” this spring. In order to paddle in the BWCAW, one must obtain a government permit, and as there are only so many available per entry point per day, I... »
An Ear For Birds : Carver Park Reserve in Minnesota
One morning this spring, I visited a favorite local birding spot. It is the Carver Park Reserve, located 20 miles west-southwest of Minneapolis (MN). For nature buffs, Carver Park ranks up there with the best destinations in the Twin Cities area. It’s a large preserve with miles of hiking and biking trails that wend... »
Hunting for Dragons in the Backyard
You don’t always have to travel far to find adventure. As spring is upon us and summer approaches, now is the perfect time to begin to hone your adventure photography skills or find something new in your own backyard. Two of my favorite things to photograph using my macro lens are dragonflies and flowers. Dragonflies,... »
Wreck Diver Specialty in Duluth, MN
Last fall I decided to get another certification – PADI Wreck Diver. While I already had a Dive Master rating and experience diving around wrecks, I always wanted to take the class to learn penetration guidelines, techniques, safety considerations, etc. Why? The main reason is that I live in Minnesota and Lake Superior... »
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