Everyone knows Japan is a foodie paradise, but most visitors rarely stray from Tokyo or Kyoto. On a recent trip to Japan, I had the unique opportunity to spend nearly three weeks exploring the different regions of Japan’s second-largest and least-populated island, Hokkaido. This mountainous island is also home to a rich indigenous history as well as an...
Vietnam has been one of the top countries on my “want to travel to” list for years. Whether it’s the food, the scenery, the rich traditions, or in this case, to have a custom suit (or three) made. In the spirit of proper research, I had three very different suits made in three different cities in Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi, and Hoi An. Vietnam has a long and storied...
Cuba, a land of old cars, cigars, and a vibrant culture found nowhere else on Earth. If you’re like me, Cuba has always felt off-limits as an American, but as I found out recently, is surprisingly easy to visit (albeit a little bit complicated). This entire trip, flights included, cost me less than $700. In this blog, I will tell you everything you need to go...
Kalispell has long been a gateway to Glacier National Park, but all too often visitors miss the gems that exist right in the heart of the Flathead Valley. From incredible food and breweries to hidden hikes just minutes from downtown, there is a lot to see and do. Discover Kalispell brought me out for a weekend to share with you all what an ideal weekend in and around...
With record numbers of folks visiting our public lands this year, it’s as important as ever to recreate responsibly and take care of these lands so future generations can enjoy them as much as we do. Recently, Discover Kalispell invited Chelsea and me to spend the weekend in and around Kalispell. While the full lowdown on everything to see, do, eat, and drink in...
Before diving right into all my recommendations for hikes and cold beer, it’s as important as ever to talk about the hows and whys of traveling safely and responsibly. Like many industries in the world right now, the tourism industry has been deeply affected by the global pandemic. That means everyone from our favorite mom and pop restaurants and stores, to hotels...
The Beaten Path is an iconic Montana trail that begins near Cooke City and winds up and over the Beartooth Mountains and drops into East Rosebud (near Red Lodge) 29 miles later. It’s a stunning example of Montana’s sheer beauty, mountain lakes, and high, granite cliff walls. Many people choose to do this hike in a day or even two, but us, we chose the leisure route...
Before even THINKING about heading into the backcountry think to yourself, what's the plan? Where are we heading? What are our contingency plans for weather and other circumstances?
Every year, over a thousand teepees descend upon Crow Agency, Montana for the annual Crow Fair. Having grown up only an hour way from Crow Agency, I’ve been kicking myself for years for never making it there, so when Visit Montana asked if I’d head out to photograph it, I jumped at the chance.
One of my favorite aspects of my job is seeing the nooks and crannies of Montana that most miss. No one ever hires me to shoot Glacier National Park or Yellowstone, because, let’s face it, those areas don’t need any help with visitation. Recently, Glacier Country Tourism[ hired me to photograph the I-90 corridor between Missoula and the Idaho border. As someone who...