9 Best Hikes In & Around Estes Park

Looking for hikes in the area around Estes Park? You’ve found the right place. Located just outside of Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park boasts a ton of awesome hikes both into and outside of the park. Where is Estes Park? Estes Park is located an hour and a half northeast of Denver just outside of the eastern gate of … Read More

Album: Iceland Day 5

Day 5 in Iceland and we were in the Fjordlands. We didn’t have a whole lot of time to explore this area – and it deserves a LOT of time. There are so many things we wanted to do in this area that we were just unable to make it to. But we did get to do some awesome stuff … Read More

Album: Iceland Day 4

We started Day four at Kirkjufellsfoss – a waterfall at the base of the most photographed mountain in Iceland: Kirkjufelll. As we headed off the Snæfellsnes peninsula we saw a huge roadside sign for Bjarnarhöfn Shark Museum… so we made a pit stop and learned all about the history of Greenland shark hunting in Iceland. (Did you know the oil from … Read More

Album: Iceland Day 3

Heading around the Snæfellsnes Peninsula with stops at Gerðuberg Cliffs, the Ölkelduvatn Mineral Spring, Ytri Tunga, Búðakirkja, Rauðfeldsgjá Gorge, Arnarstapi, the Gestastofa Visitor Center, Djúpalónssandur beach, Ingjaldshóll, and Svöðufoss.

Trip Map: Iceland Summer 2021

12 full days in Iceland on an epic roadtrip took us all around the the island. We saw a volcano, a bazillion waterfalls, fjords, ponies, wild dirt roads, puffins, churches and so. many. sheep! After a ton of questions about where we went I figured… I love maps – I might as well make one for ya’ll:  

Album: Iceland Day 2

Day Two of the Most Epic Icelandic Roadtrip: Our second day in Iceland took us to the remains of an ancient fishing village, a geothermal area, a church from the 1800’s and… back to the volcano.

Album: Iceland Day 1

Day (0 and) 1 of the Most Epic Icelandic Roadtrip: We flew across an ocean, got a COVID test, quarantined for results, picked up a rental #campervan, went grocery shopping, checked out the waters at the blue lagoon and hiked a #volcano. Be sure to check out the new exclusive prints from Iceland in my shop:

Custom Spice Rack for the Frank House

Those of you who know me know I love, love, love to cook and my secret weapon is my ridiculous collection of spices. But with all those beautiful flavors who wants them shoved into a cabinet where you have to rummage around looking for options. So Señor Dash whipped up this custom spice rack to hold them all for me. … Read More

Album: Norway

Who “pops on over” to Europe for a weekend? Well, when roundtrip flights are available for less then $150 a person… I do. It was a quick trip with on our carry-on bags so I didn’t bring a lot of camera equipment… in fact, I didn’t bring any. In retrospect I should’ve sprung for the check bag so that I could’ve … Read More

Album: Angel Oak

To hear a magnificent tree described is one thing, to walk among its majestic boughs is quite another. This album in no way does this beauty justice, but hopefully it will inspire you to go and see this amazing tree for yourself…

Video: The Angel Oak

The Pirate called me up and told me he had read about an EPIC tree in South Carolina. So I hoped on the road and headed to Jacksonville to grab him and then go check out this tree. Angel Oak is a Southern live oak located on Johns Island near Charleston, South Carolina. The tree is estimated to be 400–500 years old and is 66.5 ft … Read More

The Ultimate To Do in Acadia National Park

Acadia National Park is located along the coast, southwest of Bar Harbor in Maine. The park covers half of Mount Desert Island, part of the Isle au Haut, the tip of the Schoodic Peninsula, as well as parts of several smaller outlying islands. In Acadia National Park you will find the stunning rocky headlands, including the highest mountains along the Atlantic coast, … Read More

Top 10 Hikes in Acadia National Park

Hiking is a great way to experience Acadia National Park. Here are my Top 10 Hikes in the Park: #1 Precipice Trail Length: 1.4 miles, Out & Back Vertical Gain: 941 ft Difficulty: Moderate Summary: This trail takes you to the summit of Champlain Mountain, the 6th tallest mountain in Acadia National Park. This rout heads up the step eastern … Read More

Top 9 Ponds to Visit in Acadia National Park

The park has 14 great and 10 smaller ponds that are perfect for hiking around, kayaking and canoeing and even swimming. As a photographer, I love shooting landscape shots with these lakes. Here are my Top 9 Ponds you must see while in Acadia National Park: Aunt Betty Pond While Aunt Betty Pond is more of a wetland than pond, it … Read More

Album: Canada

Roadtrip through Canada

I had never been to Canada and it definitely wasn’t a long enough trip but we managed to sneak in a visit to the Reversing Falls to watch the river change direction, Bay of Fundy to walk on the ocean floor and Cape Breton to drive the Cabot Trail. Not bad for a weekend 🙂

Album: Maine & Acadia

Acadia is one of the coolest National Parks around with miles of coastline, staggering cliffs, and countless trails between!

The Ultimate To Do in Paris

Here is my list of to dos, to eats and to sees that I  used to navigate the city of Paris on my first visit. I didn’t have nearly enough time to make it to all of them… but believe me when I tell you: I tried!! Are there any places I am missing? What are your favorite Parisian to … Read More

Album: Parisian Food

The food of Paris was to die for. Combined with the laid back dining attitude and the quaint street lined outdoor dining areas, it was an experience like no other.

Album: Paris

A trip to Paris for a week? Uh, yes please… and here are all the wonderful memories!