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Grand Teton Range

The Grand Teton

I think every time there’s a mention of the Yellowstone National Park, there’s inevitable talks about the Grand Teton. It’s been an ache in my head that I didn’t visit Grand Teton three years ago on my first trip to the Yellowstone. So

Grand Teton Range

The Grand Teton

I think every time there’s a mention of the Yellowstone National Park, there’s inevitable talks about the Grand Teton. It’s been an ache in my head that I didn’t visit Grand Teton three years ago on my first trip to the Yellowstone. So

Lower Falls at Artist Point

The Waterfalls, Lakes, and the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone National Park

At the heart of Yellowstone’s past, present and future lies volcanism. Three huge volcanic eruptions happened in what is now the park’s collapsed 30-by-45 mile caldera. The underground heat powering those eruptions still powers the park’s geysers, fumaroles, and mudpots.

Lower Falls at Artist Point

The Waterfalls, Lakes, and the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone National Park

At the heart of Yellowstone’s past, present and future lies volcanism. Three huge volcanic eruptions happened in what is now the park’s collapsed 30-by-45 mile caldera. The underground heat powering those eruptions still powers the park’s geysers, fumaroles, and mudpots.

sweet Elk couple

Sweet Elk Couple in love

Yellowstone’s abundant and diverse wildlife are as famous as its geysers and animal sightings in Yellowstone can create traffic jams. To avoid that, I adapted to their habitats to come out in the early morning and evening when animals tend

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Sweet Elk Couple in love

Yellowstone’s abundant and diverse wildlife are as famous as its geysers and animal sightings in Yellowstone can create traffic jams. To avoid that, I adapted to their habitats to come out in the early morning and evening when animals tend

Old Faithful Geyser erupting during sunset

The Old Faithful and Fellow Hydrothermal Features of Yellowstone National Park

The Old Faithful Geyser has been erupting every 90 minutes predictably ever since a century ago. The odds of it erupting at sunrise or sunset are probably not good. We camp at the Grant Village, which is about 20 miles

Old Faithful Geyser erupting during sunset

The Old Faithful and Fellow Hydrothermal Features of Yellowstone National Park

The Old Faithful Geyser has been erupting every 90 minutes predictably ever since a century ago. The odds of it erupting at sunrise or sunset are probably not good. We camp at the Grant Village, which is about 20 miles

sunrise breaks through fog at west thumb geyser basin, yellowstone national park

Yellowstone National Park in Wonderful Morning Lights

Each morning in Yellowstone National Park is different, I never know what kind of beauty is waiting for me out there in this huge landscape. I couldn’t plan, but I know I had to get up before sun and be

sunrise breaks through fog at west thumb geyser basin, yellowstone national park

Yellowstone National Park in Wonderful Morning Lights

Each morning in Yellowstone National Park is different, I never know what kind of beauty is waiting for me out there in this huge landscape. I couldn’t plan, but I know I had to get up before sun and be

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Big Sur, Jewel of California coastline

Big Sur essentially is the 90-mile section of California coastline south to Monterrey Bay. Each time if we drive down to southern California, we always drive up through Hwy 1. Each time we would discover something unique. If there is one single

Pfeiffer Falls, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, Big Sur.jpg

Big Sur, Jewel of California coastline

Big Sur essentially is the 90-mile section of California coastline south to Monterrey Bay. Each time if we drive down to southern California, we always drive up through Hwy 1. Each time we would discover something unique. If there is one single

bodega bay

Bodega Bay and Sonoma Coast

I probably began to fancy Bodega Bay after watching Alfred Hitchcock’s movie ”The Birds”.  Bodega Bay, surrounded by bleak treeless hills and quiet fishing harbor, has a subtle difference compare to other areas along the California west coast. When I was in front

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Bodega Bay and Sonoma Coast

I probably began to fancy Bodega Bay after watching Alfred Hitchcock’s movie ”The Birds”.  Bodega Bay, surrounded by bleak treeless hills and quiet fishing harbor, has a subtle difference compare to other areas along the California west coast. When I was in front

baby goat

Baby Goats

I  have always wanted to visit a goat farm, so we drove 100 miles north to this farm in the Western Sonoma County, picnicking under the apple trees, nibbling goat milk cheeses, kefirs and yogurts, cuddling with the baby goats, and trying

baby goat

Baby Goats

I  have always wanted to visit a goat farm, so we drove 100 miles north to this farm in the Western Sonoma County, picnicking under the apple trees, nibbling goat milk cheeses, kefirs and yogurts, cuddling with the baby goats, and trying

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Half Dome Conquered

Let’s first get the things out. We started from the Yosemite Valley floor at 7:16AM and finished at 9:42 PM to hike the round trip to the summit of Yosemite Half Dome, in a total of 14 hours 26 minutes, 19.6 miles

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Half Dome Conquered

Let’s first get the things out. We started from the Yosemite Valley floor at 7:16AM and finished at 9:42 PM to hike the round trip to the summit of Yosemite Half Dome, in a total of 14 hours 26 minutes, 19.6 miles

Golden gate bridge in early evening lights

All About Lights

After the bake sale last Saturday, we took a walk near the Palace of Fine Arts, one ancient yet romantic spot in the city of San Francisco. It wasn’t until I started experiment photographs just for the sake of seeing

Golden gate bridge in early evening lights

All About Lights

After the bake sale last Saturday, we took a walk near the Palace of Fine Arts, one ancient yet romantic spot in the city of San Francisco. It wasn’t until I started experiment photographs just for the sake of seeing

Sunset on Half Dome, Yosemite National Park

Sunset, Twilight, and Dusk, Half Dome, Yosemite National Park

April 21- 29 is this year’s national park week, where all 397 national parks offer free admission. Despite that I was seriously sick all week and not wanting to move at all, at 11 am that morning, Hero grabbed me

Sunset on Half Dome, Yosemite National Park

Sunset, Twilight, and Dusk, Half Dome, Yosemite National Park

April 21- 29 is this year’s national park week, where all 397 national parks offer free admission. Despite that I was seriously sick all week and not wanting to move at all, at 11 am that morning, Hero grabbed me

sunset at Lake Mead

Hoover Dam, one of America’s most treasured landmarks

Out in the middle of no where, an hour drive away from Las Vegas rises one of the biggest dams and power plants. Built in the heart of the depression, Hoover Dam is more than just a water barrier. It

sunset at Lake Mead

Hoover Dam, one of America’s most treasured landmarks

Out in the middle of no where, an hour drive away from Las Vegas rises one of the biggest dams and power plants. Built in the heart of the depression, Hoover Dam is more than just a water barrier. It

Volcano of Mirage, Las Vegas

Hotels of Las Vegas, Nevada

As we crossed over the last bare hill in the dry Nevada desert, I couldn’t imagine that we were about to enter a 24-hour party. But that’s just what we saw, the sight right before my eyes could make the

Volcano of Mirage, Las Vegas

Hotels of Las Vegas, Nevada

As we crossed over the last bare hill in the dry Nevada desert, I couldn’t imagine that we were about to enter a 24-hour party. But that’s just what we saw, the sight right before my eyes could make the