Category: Destinations

places to visit and locations for photography

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

Arizona Centennial

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Greg Vaughn

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Alabama Hills Arches

Posted on January 15, 2012April 8, 2013 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_827" align="aligncenter" width="685"] Mount Whitney and the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains seen through Mobius Arch in the Alabama Hills.[/caption] The fantastic rock formations of the Alabama Hills near Lone Pine, California, have been favorite subject matter for photographers for...Read More

Plaza Machado, Mazatlan

Posted on December 20, 2011November 21, 2014 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_812" align="aligncenter" width="690"] Cafe Pacifico and pulmonia on Plaza Machado, Mazatlan[/caption] In cities large and small all over Mexico, the town plaza is the cultural and social center of life. Plaza Machado in historic Old Town Mazatlan is one...Read More

Haleakala Crater at Dawn

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_802" align="alignleft" width="685" caption="Dawn light on the cinder cones in Haleakala Crater."][/caption] One of the most popular things to do on the island Maui is watching the sunrise from the rim of Haleakala crater. Almost everyone goes right to...Read More

Bandon Beach, Oregon Coast

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_785" align="aligncenter" width="675" caption="Face Rock and sea stacks at Bandon Beach"][/caption] One of the most scenic places on the Oregon coast is Bandon Beach. It's one of my personal favorites, and I think it is has some of the...Read More

Maui: Beyond Hana

Posted on November 23, 2011November 21, 2014 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_683" align="aligncenter" width="700" class=" "] Alau Island at sunrise, Hana Coast, Maui.[/caption] After negotiating 600 curves and 54 bridges on the narrow, winding 52 miles of Hana Highway, a lot of visitors to Maui just spend a couple of...Read More

Triple Play – Three Waterfalls In One Day

Posted on November 19, 2011November 21, 2014 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_668" align="aligncenter" width="465" class=" "] Spirit Falls, Umpqua Natonal Forest, Cascade Mountains, Oregon.[/caption] A very scenic drive on Forest Service roads in the Umpqua National Forest will take you to a trio of waterfalls between Cottage Grove and Oakridge,...Read More