Wanders & Wonders

50th Anniversary of the Oregon Beach Bill

Posted on June 9, 2017June 9, 2017 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_2089" align="aligncenter" width="1400"] Whaleshead Beach, Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor, Southern Oregon coast.[/caption] June 7, 2017 marked the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Oregon Beach Bill, which forever guarantees the public's right to access and passage...Read More

Redwoods Workshop Wrap Up

Posted on June 2, 2017June 9, 2017 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_2078" align="aligncenter" width="1400"] Rhododendron blooming in the fog, Del Norte Redwoods State Park, California.[/caption] I'm just back from my "Redwoods in the Fog" photo workshop for Muench Workshops. We had great shooting conditions including a nice mix of sunshine,...Read More

Wildflowers at Mount Pisgah Arboretum

Posted on April 7, 2017April 17, 2024 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_2053" align="aligncenter" width="1400"] Pink Fawn Lily (Erythronium revolutum)[/caption] Spring has definitely (and finally!) arrived in western Oregon, with wildflowers and gardens bursting into bloom. Mount Pisgah Arboretum and surrounding Howard Buford Recreation Area is an excellent place to see...Read More

2017 Photography Workshops and Tours

Posted on March 1, 2017April 7, 2017 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_2036" align="aligncenter" width="1400"] Sea stacks at dawn from Face Rock State Wayside, Bandon, southern Oregon Coast.[/caption] Looking for some inspiration and education this year? Striving to visit very special locations with someone who can show you both the iconic...Read More

Oregon Photography Book Wins Award

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Greg Vaughn

NATJA, the North American Travel Journalists Association, just announced the results of their 2016 travel media awards competition. I’m very happy to share that my newest book, Oregon, A Photographic Journey, won Gold in the Travel Book/Guide category. In addition...Read More

Oregon Wild Desert Calendar

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Greg Vaughn

I am pleased and honored that one of my photos was chosen as the cover image for the 2017 Wild Desert Calendar. This calendar is produced each year by the Oregon Natural Desert Association, and always features outstanding photography of...Read More

Metlako Falls, Columbia River Gorge

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_2029" align="aligncenter" width="718"] Metlako Falls, Eagle Creek Trail, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Oregon.[/caption] An update to Photographing Oregon, pages 153-155: In December 2016, a series of slides along the Eagle Creek Trail in the Columbia River Gorge...Read More

Goodbye 2016, Hello 2017!

Posted on January 3, 2017January 3, 2017 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="attachment_2022" align="aligncenter" width="1400"] Lava from Pu'u O'o eruption flowing into ocean, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.[/caption] 2016's run around the sun turned out to be pretty darn nice for this traveler. Many thanks to all the friends, family, clients, newly...Read More

U.S. National Parks 100th Anniversary

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Greg Vaughn

Today we celebrate the 100th birthday of the U.S. National Parks system. Here are a few of my favorite parks.

Palouse Photography Locations Update

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Greg Vaughn

[caption id="ps_captionIns" align="alignnone" width="1000"] Palouse wheat fields from Steptoe Butte, Washington.[/caption] My photographer friends are reporting that the conditions in the Palouse area of southeast Washington are fantastic right now for photographing the rolling hills of wheat and pea fields....Read More