Category: Washington

University of Washington Cherry Trees

Posted on March 31, 2013March 31, 2013 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_1077" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Cherry trees blossoming on the University of Washington campus[/caption] It's cherry blossom time and the trees are blooming all over the country. In Washington State, Seattle residents and visitors look forward each spring to the beautiful...Read More

Washington State Parks Anniversary

Posted on March 22, 2013March 22, 2013 by Greg Vaughn

Washington State Parks - Images by Greg Vaughn Washington State Parks celebrate their centennial this year. Created in 1913, the system now includes over 100 state parks. Many of these parks are fantastic for nature and landscape photography. Among my...Read More

Backpacker Magazine cover – Sahale Arm Trail

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_1040" align="aligncenter" width="450"] Backpacker Magazine cover , March 2013 issue.[/caption] It's always great to have the cover of a magazine feature your photo, but even more so when that publication is one of your personal favorites and always...Read More

Bald Eagles on the Skagit River

Posted on January 15, 2013January 15, 2013 by Greg Vaughn

The Skagit River in northwestern Washington state vies with Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge on the Oregon-California border for the highest concentration bald eagles in the lower 48 states. A few eagles inhabit the area year round, but each winter,...Read More

Top 10 Places for Fall Color Photography in Washington

Posted on October 4, 2012September 13, 2021 by Greg Vaughn

Washington may be The Evergreen State, but it also has some wonderful deciduous trees with leaves that turn glorious shades of yellow, orange and red each autumn. Great fall color can be found in every region of the state, from...Read More

Award Winning Nature Photography

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Greg Vaughn

I am very pleased to announce that I won both Bronze and Gold awards in the Society of American Travel Writers annual Bill Muster Photo Competition. The Muster Awards honor the very best in travel photography, and I'm happy to...Read More

Columbia River Gorge Wildflowers

Posted on May 10, 2012March 10, 2014 by Greg Vaughn

Early May is the prime time for wildflower displays in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. There are a number of locations on both the Oregon and Washington side of the river that are great for finding and photographing...Read More

Seven Super Shots

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Greg Vaughn

The folks at HostelBookers.com came up with a great idea for sharing stories and photos, and one of my online friends, travel blogger Kathryn of TravelWithKat.com encouraged me to join in the fun. So, here I am taking part in HostelBookers 7...Read More

Seattle Area Japanese Gardens in Autumn

Posted on November 7, 2011December 8, 2011 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_651" align="aligncenter" width="595" caption="Washington Park Arboretum Japanese Garden in Seattle"][/caption] The Seattle, Washington area is home to several beautiful Japanese Gardens, and right now they are at their very best. The fall color is at peak and the maple...Read More

Where in Washington for Fall Color Photos

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_616" align="aligncenter" width="465" caption="Vine maple and huckleberry, Gifford Pinchot National Forest."][/caption] Interested in where to find the best autumn foliage for landscape and scenic photography in Washington State? I did a quick circuit around the Cascades last week and...Read More