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  • One of my favorite parts of camping with my dad is chatting by the fire, often with a martini in hand, after an exciting day in the woods. While any topic of conversation is enjoyable, some of the most entertaining and memorable stories have been tales from my dad's youth working as a park ranger at Green Lakes State Park in Syracuse, NY.<br />
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Green Lake and its neighbor, Round Lake, are both meromictic lakes, which means that their surface and bottom waters don't mix like most lakes do in the fall and spring. The fact that there are only about 20 meromictic lakes in North America makes Green Lake special, and its made even more unique by the fact that it possesses an incredible blue-green color that seems out of place in Upstate NY and more likely to be found in the tropics. This color comes from the high presence of minerals in the water that seeps through the surrounding bedrock and into the lake. Similar to the turquoise-colored glacial lakes that can be found in the Canadian Rockies and other parts of the world, Green Lake shimmers in otherworldly hues when sunlight hits the water. Green Lakes State Park, New York.
    Reminiscing
  • Red shale at the base of Bastion Falls contrasts against beautiful green spring foliage in New York's Catskill Mountains.
    Finally Spring
  • Green forest rings a picturesque lake on a beautiful summer morning in Vermont.
    Give Us The Greens of Summer
  • Centuries of pounding waves and storms have carved a cave, fittingly known as The Grotto, into the rocky coast of Georgian Bay. Scrambling down the lakeside cliff to access the cave is like entering another world. Green algae and lichens adorn the walls and roof of the dolomite cave, and an underwater tunnel allows light from the sun to penetrate the cave and make the aquamarine water eerily glow. Bruce Peninsula National Park, Ontario.
    Searching for Ariel
  • An iconic Pacific Northwest scene of Punchbowl Falls pouring into a rocky grotto lined with vibrant green mosses and ferns. While inspiring landscapes such as this often seem like permanent fixtures, statues sculpted from the most impervious stone imaginable, we are sometimes reminded just how fragile the Earth is. Due to the careless acts of a group of teenagers, who thoughtlessly tossed firecrackers into Eagle Creek Canyon, the Eagle Creek Wildfire of 2017 ravaged the canyon in which Punchbowl Falls resides, and the full impact of the damage remains to be seen.
    Fragility
  • Icebergs rise up from water that glows with a beautiful blue-green color that stems from the submerged portion of the iceberg. Quirpon Island, Newfoundland.
    Only Blue Will Do
  • Berg Glacier stretches down the side of Mount Robson, the tallest peak in the Canadian Rockies, towards the aquamarine waters of Berg Lake. The vivid turquoise color of the water is due to the presence of rock flour, finely-ground particles of rock formed by glacial erosion, in the lake. These rock particles become suspended in the water, giving Berg Lake its milky-green color when light hits the water. Mt. Robson Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada.
    Born From Glaciers
  • Sol Duc Falls surrounded by fresh spring greens. Olympic National Park, Washington.
    Sol Duc Serenity
  • Mist and clouds shroud Mt. Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, as seen from the rocky shore of Berg Lake. The vivid turquoise color of the water is due to the presence of rock flour, finely-ground particles of rock formed by glacial erosion, in the lake. These rock particles become suspended in the water, giving Berg Lake its milky-green color when light hits the water. Mt. Robson Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada.
    From Dust to Dust
  • One of the best things about owning a canoe? Still being able to explore the wilderness when you bust your ankle. A morning paddle took me out to a rocky little island in the middle of a calm pond, where I thankfully was able to hobble around enough to find this little clutch of grass and flowers nestled in the rocks, with my canoe beached in the distance. Adirondack Park, New York.
    Morningtide
  • A playful deer strikes a pose in a meadow in the Adirondacks.
    Tee-Hee
  • A frog floats on the surface of Thirteenth Lake in the Adirondacks on a sunny summer morning.
    Whatcha Doin' In My Waters?
  • Cascades on Gill Brook on a warm June day. Adirondack High Peaks, New York.
    Cooling Off
  • Waves crash and spray against a wall of snow and ice built up along the shore of Lake Ontario in Oswego, New York.
    Homecoming
  • Lush greenery, cool blue lakes, and long days begging to be filled with adventure are hallmarks of an Adirondack summer.
    Adirondack Summer
  • A pretty sunset caps off a perfect summer day at Great Sacandaga Lake. Adirondack Park, New York.
    Boat Rides and Sunsets
  • A pristine brook cascades over boulders after a summer sunset in the Adirondacks.
    Purity
  • The first photo from the first of what will surely be many wonderful trips in our new canoe, "Bobby."
    Maiden Voyage
  • Enjoying a view over the calm waters of an Adirondack lake on a sunny summer morning.
    No Days Wasted
  • Blazing autumn foliage blankets a mountainside in the Adirondack High Peaks.
    Symphony of Color
  • Vibrant ferns and flowers mingle in the forest undergrowth, signaling the arrival of spring. Adirondack Mountains, NY.
    Friends of the Forest
  • There's nothing quite like an evening drive down lonely country roads, with the windows down and some classic rock pumping, to make you feel alive. Stopping at a beautiful destination for the sunset doesn't hurt either, and on this warm August evening my lingering thoughts about work and responsibilities melted away as I watched the sunset glow hang in the humid air and bring life to the just-bloomed sunflowers that surrounded me.
    Simple Times are the Best Times
  • The Adirondack Mountains hold countless waterfalls, wild streams and cascades just waiting to be explored.
    Hidden Gems
  • Red clover wildflowers enjoy a beautiful sunset over Great Sacandaga Lake in the distance. Adirondack Mountains, New York.
    Sacandaga Summer
  • A long exposure revealed the gradual swirling motion of foam in an eddy in a pristine mountain brook. Adirondack Mountains, New York.
    Fingerprint
  • Puffy clouds reflect in the perfectly calm waters of a lovely Adirondack pond.
    Up is Down
  • A summer sunset above a rocky brook in the Adirondacks. The banks of this brook made the perfect spot to propose to my now wife.
    Adirondack Amore
  • A break in the clouds allows the  sun to illuminate Kaaterskill Falls on a beautiful spring evening. Catskill Mountains, New York.
    In the Spotlight
  • A burst of sunshine lights up the autumn forest canopy in the Adirondack Mountains.
    Color Wheel
  • Is there a better way to spend a hot summer day than on a pristine and wild Adirondack lake?<br />
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This image was featured in the Adirondack Mountain Club 2021 calendar for the month of July.
    Float Away
  • Taking in the vibrant early summer greenery en route to Peaked Mountain. Adirondacks, New York.
    All Things That Are Good
  • A long exposure revealed the gradual swirling motion of foam in a pool below a small cascade on Gill Brook. Adirondack Mountains, New York.
    Altered Mind State
  • Beautiful cascades on a stream in the Southern Adirondacks.
    Tumble Down the Mountain
  • A long exposure captured the swirling motion of water and foam at the base of a small cascade tucked away in the forest near Lake George. Adirondack Mountains, New York.
    Spring Revelry
  • A canoe rests on the shore of a rocky island in the Adirondacks on a beautiful summer day.
    Land Ho
  • Inviting Pharaoh Lake beckons the hot and tired hiker to take a dip. Pharaoh Lake Wilderness, Adirondacks.
    Take a Dip
  • "Bobby" rests on the banks of a peaceful pond at sunrise on a perfect summer morning. Adirondack Mountains, New York.
    Keep Calm & Canoe On
  • Clouds reflect in a quiet pond while out for a peaceful evening paddle. Adirondack Mountains, New York.
    Moment of Reflection
  • Shire horses graze in a pasture in front of a pretty red barn at June Farms in Upstate New York.
    Free Rein
  • A kayak rests on the bank of one of the many pristine lakes that can be found throughout the Adirondacks.
    Happy Place
  • Waves crash against a towering mountain of snow and ice built up along the shore of Lake Ontario in Oswego, New York.
    Hotel Waterbury
  • A waterfall gently cascades down from the vibrant spring forest in the Adirondack Mountains.
    Water is Life
  • There's nothing quite like a sunset on the water, and with so many lakes, ponds and rivers to choose from, the possibilities in the Adirondacks are seemingly endless.
    Simple Pleasures
  • Dandelions dot a mountain meadow as spring finally arrives to Vermont's Northeast Kingdom.
    Meadow Waltz
  • A bergy bit bobs in the water near Quirpon Island, Newfoundland. I found the incredible aqua color of the submerged portion of ice glowing beneath the water to be even more fascinating than the fanciful shape that the bergy bit was carved into as it slowly melted.
    What's Left Unseen
  • Zion National Park’s Virgin River Narrows is regarded as one of the most fascinating and unique hikes in the world, and for good reason. Almost the entire hike is spent wading in the ankle to waist deep Virgin River, which at certain points is only about 10 feet wide, with the sheer walls of the canyon rising hundreds of feet above the river. One of the most fascinating things to me about the Narrows was the amount of life that is able to thrive in this cool and dark environment, which barely receives any direct sunlight due to the sheer height of the canyon walls. Pictured here is a lone cottonwood sapling that has managed to take root in a small alcove in the canyon wall. Zion National Park, Utah.
    Life Finds a Way
  • As if this treehouse in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom wasn't enchanting enough on its own, the fire ring down by the verdant creek took the experience to another level.
    All That One Needs
  • Sunlight filters through the rain clouds and beautifully illuminates fresh spring foliage above a thundering waterfall. Ricketts Glen State Park, Pennsylvania.
    Rediscovery
  • In Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, a treehouse in the pristine forest proved to be the perfect sanctuary for escaping the modern world and reconnecting with what's most important - nature and each other.
    Forest Sanctuary
  • Lush, mineral-rich mountainsides filled with wildflowers and cascading streams above a bright blue alpine lake give this scene from Colorado a decidedly tropical feel.
    Tropics in the Rockies
  • Bash Bish Falls in the Taconic Mountains pours into a rocky grotto adorned with fresh spring foliage.
    Splish Splash
  • An intimate view of a sea anemone I found in one of the many tide pools at Point of the Arches. The opportunity to view sea life such as sea anemones and starfish in a wilderness setting is one of the many reasons why the coast within Washington’s Olympic National Park is one of my favorite destinations for backpacking and photography.
    Medusa
  • The Virgin River rushes through the Zion Narrows, towards the warmth of light reflected off the sheer canyon walls. Zion National Park, Utah.
    The Glow Below
  • A giant fallen tree adorned with moss slowly decays and gives life to the forest that it once towered over. Olympic National Park, Washington.
    Giving Back
  • Is there anything more "summer" than making s'mores by a campfire?
    S'mores Season
  • Since I’ve had some extra time on my hands lately, it’s given me a chance to dig through the archives and revisit some photos that I had long forgotten about, including a number of shots from trips to West Virginia while I was in grad school at Johns Hopkins. The Monongahela National Forest epitomizes the West Virginia state slogan of Wild and Wonderful, and my journeys to the incredible wilderness areas of the Mon always left me feeling rejuvenated and inspired, and were a welcome respite from the general chaos that is grad school. On a spring camping trip to Spruce Knob Lake, I came across a ghostly old tree stump and roots at sunset that were just barely poking up above the surface of the lake. A tuft of grass was somehow sprouting up out of the old stump, which seems like the perfect metaphor for hope and rebirth in these crazy, scary times amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
    Rebirth
  • Clouds hovering over the summit of Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, catch the sunset light after three days of rain. Mt. Robson Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada.
    The Long Haul
  • Low tide at Point of the Arches reveals a tide pool filled with colorful starfish and sea anemones. The opportunity to view sea life such as sea anemones and starfish in a wilderness setting is one of the many reasons why the coast within Washington’s Olympic National Park is one of my favorite destinations for backpacking and photography.
    Vibrancy
  • The setting sun sets the Atlantic Ocean ablaze on a beautiful spring evening, as seen from a grassy perch atop the Cliffs of Moher. County Clare, Ireland.
    Guiding Light
  • Sunlight brings out the brilliant cerulean color of Lower Blue Lake, nestled in Colorado's rugged and wild San Juan Mountains. The milky-turquoise color of the lake is caused by the presence of rock flour, finely-ground particles of rock formed by glacial erosion, in the lake. These rock particles become suspended in the water, giving the lake its vivid color when light hits the water.
    Alpine Jewel
  • Lush ferns and birch trunks along an Adirondack lake.
    Signs of Summer
  • Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, towers over milky-blue Berg Lake at dusk. Mount Robson Provincial Park, British Columbia.
    Worth the Wait
  • The blueberry bushes along the coast of the Schoodic Peninsula turn brilliant red in October, and on this morning the rising sun burst through the clouds just enough to set the bushes ablaze. Acadia National Park, Maine.
    Burning Bush
  • This large birch tree in the verdant Vermont forest didn't let a boulder stop it from flourishing, it simply decided to grow right around it! The next time I'm faced with a seemingly insurmountable obstacle, I'll think about this tree as motivation.
    I Will Find a Way
  • A waterfall pours down the lush and rugged mountains into Western Brook Pond. Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland.
    Hidden Falls
  • A beautiful beach of white cobblestones lines the turquoise waters of Georgian Bay. The lack of vegetation in the lake here gives the water an unbelievable color and clarity, which can make Georgian Bay seem more Caribbean than Canada. Bruce Peninsula National Park, Ontario.
    Canadian Caribbean
  • There is nothing that I enjoy more than taking a dip in a river, lake, or pond on a hot summer day. While I've had the great pleasure of diving into countless pristine natural bodies of water, it wasn't until I traveled to Georgian Bay that I discovered my ultimate swimming paradise. Blessed with an usually warm and calm late summer day, my dad and I whiled away the afternoon lounging and swimming along the rocky shore of the Bay. The lack of vegetation in the lake here gives the water an unbelievable vibrancy and clarity, and with my snorkel mask on, the beauty of the Bay fully revealed itself and beckoned me to enjoy and explore these crystalline waters forever. Bruce Peninsula National Park, Ontario.
    River Rat's Paradise
  • Steam rises from the impossibly blue Rosette Spring, on a frosty October morning in the Shoshone Geyser Basin. Almost ten miles from the nearest road, the Shoshone Geyser Basin lacks the crowds and boardwalks of more popular and easily-accessible thermal areas in Yellowstone National Park, allowing visitors to fully appreciate the splendor of Yellowstone. At sunrise, when rising steam catches the morning light and the only sound is the gurgle of the geysers and hot springs, it's not hard to imagine yourself as the first person to ever lay eyes on the Shoshone Geyser Basin. Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.
    Eye of the Earth
  • A beautiful treehouse in the lush Vermont forest looks out over a creek adorned with moss-covered boulders.
    Homestead From a Dream
  • A lean-to tucked away in the vibrant spring forest was the perfect place to enjoy the warmer temps after a long and cold winter.
    Lean-To Life
  • Fall foliage peppers the coast as fog obscures the distant hills. Acadia National Park, Maine.
    Obfuscation
  • Brilliant summer sunshine lights up the coastal meadows at West Quoddy Head Lighthouse, the only candy cane-striped lighthouse in Maine and the easternmost point in the United States.
    All the World's a Sunny Day
  • A cascading creek in Colorado works its way down the mountains while nourishing the wildflowers and lush plant life bordering the creek.
    Lifeblood of the Mountains
  • A self-portrait from inside a cave along the spectacular coast of Georgian Bay. The lack of vegetation in the lake here gives the water an unbelievable color and clarity, especially when the sun is shining. Bruce Peninsula National Park, Ontario.
    Caveman
  • Waves cascade over boulders along the rugged coast of Georgian Bay. Bruce Peninsula National Park, Ontario.
    Summer Squall
  • A rare calm day on Georgian Bay reveals beautiful underwater rocks and boulders. The lack of vegetation in the lake here gives the water an unbelievable color and clarity, and the expansive blue waters of the Bay blended into the sky to form a seemingly endless view. Bruce Peninsula National Park, Ontario.
    Infinity
  • A clifftop view looking down towards the turquoise waters of Georgian Bay and the mouth of a cave known as The Grotto that has been carved into the dolomite shore. Bruce Peninsula National Park, Ontario.
    Mysterious Waters
  • Self-portrait from a rock ledge high above Lower Blue Lake, in Colorado's rugged and wild San Juan Mountains. The milky-turquoise color of the lake is caused by the  presence of rock flour, finely-ground particles of rock formed by glacial erosion, in the lake. These rock particles become suspended in the water, giving the lake its vivid color when light hits the water.
    Summertime Blues
  • Crashing waves spray skyward at Cape Perpetua, Oregon, on a beautiful April evening.
    Boom
  • A boardwalk leads into the lush and ancient forest on British Columbia’s Meares Island, home to some of the largest and oldest Western Red Cedar trees in the world. The island was almost forever changed in the 1980s, but thanks to protests by the Nuu-chah-nulth and Tofino locals, logging and development of the island was blocked.
    Path of the Righteous
  • Lush vegetation springs to life on the beautiful granite summit of Cadillac Mountain as a colorful sunset lights up the sky. Having watched the sunrise from the rugged ocean shore earlier in the day, this was the perfect way to cap off an incredible day of adventuring in Maine's Acadia National Park.
    What a Day
  • The jagged spires of the Minarets  rise above the aquamarine waters of Iceberg Lake on a beautiful summer morning deep in California's Ansel Adams Wilderness.
    Transparency
  • A treehouse in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom was the perfect escape on a drizzly summer day.
    Three Best Friends
  • Welcome to the treehouse, in the heart of Vermont's Northeast Kingdom.
    Welcome to the Kingdom
  • A rock pillar, or "flowerpot" sculpted by erosion rises from the aquamarine waters of Georgian Bay. Fathom Five Provincial Park, Ontario.
    A Matter of Time
  • A rusted buoy rests on the white cobbles of a beautiful beach in Ontario's Bruce Peninsula National park.
    Castaway
  • Bash Bish Falls pours into a rocky grotto adorned with fresh spring foliage. While the lushness and beauty of the falls and gorge may make it seem like this photo was taken in an exotic tropical hideaway, this type of beauty can be found right in the Taconic Mountains of New York and Massachusetts.
    Paradise
  • Steam mingles with a geyser cone in Shoshone Geyser Basin on a chilly October morning, during an unforgettable 50 mile backpacking trip in Yellowstone National Park.
    Out of the Blue
  • While climbing a rugged mountain might be more exhilarating, sometimes what the soul needs is to just sit and listen to the soothing sound of a waterfall after a short forest stroll.  Adirondack Mountains, New York.
    Soothing Sound of Nature
  • Warm sunset light and greenery on the trees gave this early September evening a summer feel, but a chill in the air that required a flannel and winter hat be worn for the sunset paddle made it clear that autumn was just around the corner. Adirondack Mountains, New York.
    There's Something About a Boat
  • Heading out for a sunrise paddle on a calm Adirondack pond is the perfect beginning to a summer day.
    Morning Calm
  • Bash Bish Falls pours into a rocky grotto adorned with fresh spring foliage. I ducked out of work early on this misty spring afternoon, and spent the evening exploring and photographing the falls and gorge in complete solitude. Taconic Mountains, Massachusetts.
    No Work, All Play
  • The last light of the day strikes the summit of Mount Huber, as seen from the rocky shore of Lake O’Hara. Yoho National Park, British Columbia, Canada.
    Crown Jewels
  • Striking Blue Flag flowers add a splash of vibrant color to the green of a marsh in the Adirondack Mountains.
    Subtle Beauty of Spring
  • Formed nearly 2000 years ago from lava streaming down the southern flank of Mount St. Helens, Ape Cave is the longest continuous lava tube in the continental US, at 2.5 miles long. Hiking the cave is truly a unique experience. The temperature stays at a constant 42 degrees F, and despite the total darkness, “cave slime” bacteria is able to thrive, and coats the walls of the caves. I used my headlamp to illuminate the twisting passageway of the cave in this photo, and the silver-green color of the walls and “roof” of the cave is actually the aforementioned “cave slime”. Ape Cave, Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington.
    Planet of the Apes
  • The sun begins to set over the green-gray North Atlantic Ocean, as seen from the hexagonal basalt columns of Giant's Causeway. Legend has it that the Irish giant, Finn McCool, built the Causeway across the North Channel so that he could fight the Scottish giant, Benandonner. After building the causeway and coming face to face with Benandonner, Finn hid from Benandonner when he realized that his foe was much bigger than he was. Finn's wife, Oonagh, then disguised Finn as a baby and tucked him in a cradle. When Benandonner saw the size of the 'baby', he reckoned that its father, Finn, must be a giant among giants. He fled back to Scotland in fright, destroying the causeway behind him so that Finn would be unable to chase him down. In support of this legend, across the sea at Scotland's  Fingal's Cave, there are identical basalt columns which are part of the same lava flow.
    Reptilia