Wanders & Wonders

Holiday Sales and Savings

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_15128" align="alignnone" width="1600"] Aspen Trees in Winter[/caption] I hope you're all planning to #OptOutside this weekend, but the holiday sale season is upon us and some of my friends are asking about discounts on apps and gear. So here are some...Read More

West Cascades Scenic Byway – Photographing Oregon Update

Posted on November 2, 2018April 17, 2024 by Greg Vaughn

The West Cascades Scenic Byway between the McKenzie River and Westfir is one of my favorite locations for fall color in Oregon. Passing through two major river drainages, Forest Road 19 in the Willamette National Forest is also known as...Read More

Nikon Z7 First Impressions

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_2181" align="alignnone" width="1600"] Mount Moran from Oxbow Bend, Grand Teton National Park.[/caption] Like many other nature and travel photographers, I was anxiously awaiting for Nikon to produce a pro-level full-frame mirrorless camera. As soon as I saw the specs...Read More

SATW Bill Muster Photography Award

Posted on September 26, 2018 by Greg Vaughn

Once again I am honored to have my photography win awards in SATW’s (Society of American Travel Writers) annual Bill Muster Photo Competition. This year two of my images won in the Natural Landscape category. [caption id="attachment_2167" align="aligncenter" width="1280"] Lupine,...Read More

Thoughts on the Nikon Z7 mirrorless camera.

Posted on September 5, 2018 by Greg Vaughn

So here's the thing: Nikon cameras and lenses have been my Go To for almost 30 years. They have served me very well and I'm pretty heavily invested in the system. I am surprised that it took Nikon a long...Read More

National Trails System Anniversary

Posted on August 21, 2018November 20, 2018 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_2148" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] McKenzie River National Recreation Trail near Clear Lake, Willamette National Forest, Oregon.[/caption] This year we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Trails System Act. The system includes our National Scenic Trails (like the PCT and...Read More

World Photography Day

Posted on August 19, 2018 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_2145" align="alignnone" width="1600"] Lamar Valley and the Absaroka Mountains in autumn; Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.[/caption] For #WorldPhotographyDay, here's a photo of one of my favorite places in the world - Lamar Valley in Yellowstone National Park (the world's first...Read More

Columbia River Gorge Wildflowers

Posted on April 26, 2018April 17, 2024 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_2133" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Balsamroot at Tom McCall Preserve, Rowena, Oregon, in the Columbia River Gorge.[/caption] Now is the time to head to the Columbia River Gorge for wildflower photos. I stopped for a check at the Nature Conservancy’s Tom...Read More

Why Do We Find Beauty in a Landscape?

Posted on February 10, 2018April 17, 2024 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_2126" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Trail through Lady Bird Johnson Grove, Redwoods State and National Parks, Calfornia.[/caption] Why does man find beauty in a landscape? Is it not because he is a part of nature, inwardly subject to nature’s laws, because...Read More

Weekend Sales

Posted on November 24, 2017 by Greg Vaughn

While I don't want to encourage anyone to just go out and buy more "stuff" on Black Friday, there are some really good deals happening this weekend from some of my favorite gear and service providers. If you've been wanting...Read More