EVER SEEN A TREE SHREDDED BY A BLACK BEAR?
Why Black Bears Scratch Trees Seen in Sequoia National ParkBy Del Albright | delalbright.com While exploring the forest in Sequoia National Park with the wonderful folks of the Outdoor Writers Association of California (OWAC), on a tour hosted by Visit Visalia, I came across this tree (photos below) showing clear signs of black bear activity—deep […]
DEEP BENEATH THE GIANTS AT SEQUOIA NAT’L PARK
Exploring Sequoia National Park and Crystal Cave with the Outdoor Writers Association of CA (OWAC) By Del Albright – delalbright.com Few places in America remind us of nature’s power and patience like Sequoia National Park of California. It’s a land of giant, towering trees, ancient stone, endless vistas, and timeless beauty. On my latest visit, […]
ROCKS, RIDGES, AND REMOTENESS: THE SWEETWATER MOUNTAINS TRAIL EXPERIENCE
Unique, Beautiful, Sweetwater Mountains of Eastern California By Del Albright (first written in 2004) Sunrise seems like a slow process when you’re watching from 11,000 feet in elevation on a cold morning. The mountains were still beautiful, reflecting the last glimmer of moonlight. We could feel the bite of the predawn chill on our ears […]
CHASING GOLD; FALL COLORS OF THE EASTERN SIERRA
Chasing Gold: Fall Colors & Hidden History in the Eastern Sierra Fall in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California and western Nevada is a fleeting masterpiece — a fiery canvas of gold, orange, and crimson painted across rugged mountain slopes, sagebrush valleys, and hidden canyons. For those of us who live to get outside, […]
DISCOVER THE FUNERAL MOUNTAINS OF DEATH VALLEY
RUGGED, JAGGED, FUNERAL MOUNTAINS OF DEATH VALLEY By Del Albright Discover the Funeral Mountains in Death Valley National Park — a rugged, remote range rich with history and haunting beauty. From towering limestone ridges to eerie old mining roads, this lesser-known range offers breathtaking views and deep pioneer lore. Don’t miss Daylight Pass, Hell’s Gate, […]
OVERLANDING TO FIND GIANTS IN THE DESERT
GIANTS OF THE DESERT: OVERLANDING TO FIND THE SAGUARO CACTUS Magical Mysteries on the Arizona Strip By Del Albright While overlanding across the rugged and remote trails of the Arizona Strip, I had the unforgettable chance to come face-to-face with some of the desert’s most iconic residents—the Saguaro Cactus (Carnegiea gigantea). These towering green giants are not just […]
RATTLESNAKES & RESPECT: SPRINGTIME WILDFLOWERS – WATCHING THE RIGHT WAY
RATTLESNAKES & RESPECT DURING SPRINGTIME WILDFLOWERS WATCHING By Del Albright Spring in the West is one of nature’s greatest shows. Rolling hills and high deserts burst with color, wildflowers light up the land, and critters of all shapes and sizes stir from their winter hideouts. For folks like Stacie and me, it’s a favorite time […]