Juvenile Bull Moose
September 13, 2026
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Nothing gets the blood pumping more than coming across a couple of moose around the corner on the trail you are hiking. We were on the trail winding around the lake when we heard about a couple of moose that were out in the water. I was hoping to get a photo of them swimming, but before we got to them, they were already out of the water and on the...
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Sunset at Glacier National Park
September 12, 2026
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Like all of the parks we visited this summer, the sunset at Glacier National Park did not disappoint. This was taken at Lake McDonald as we sat on the rocks with our feet in the water. I was mesmerized by the shadows of the mountains contrasting with the warm light of the sun hitting the peaks, resulting in a stunning display of warm and cool color...
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Colors of McDonald Lake in Glacier National Park
September 09, 2026
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We could not get over how stunning these colorful rocks were along the banks of Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park. I wasn't sure if I could do them justice with an image. Thankfully, the image turned out and almost represents what we saw with our own eyes. The colors, shapes, and incredible clarity of the water made this scene feel almost unre...
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Common Loon in Glacier National Park
September 08, 2026
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So before we left for this cross-country drive to multiple national parks, Evan and I had a few birds we were hoping to see and hear. One of the birds Evan was most excited about seeing was a common loon. While they do migrate through Central Illinois, he hadn’t ever seen one. He loves their call, so we were hoping to see one. We knew we had a chan...
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McDonald Creek
September 07, 2026
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As we hiked along McDonald Creek, we could hear the roar of rushing water growing louder. Coming through the dark, shaded trail, we were suddenly greeted by a beautiful waterfall. This image captures the creek as it winds its way toward the falls. Without a tripod and with the challenging mix of deep shadows and bright sunlight, I did my best to ha...
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