Photo Feature: Mist on Abiqua

February 28, 2015 by Ara R. in Photo Features, Personal

Nestled into the wilderness near Silverton, Oregon, Abiqua Falls is a short, rough hike/scramble to paradise. It doesn't matter what time of year you go, either--there's always something beautiful to see.

Personally: On Sunrises in the Mountains

July 21, 2014 by Ara R. in Personal, Adventure Reports

One realizes why people risk their lives to climb mountains. The mountains are alive, dangerous, and (excuse my Tolkien) perilous in their beauty. The feeling crawls into my chest and makes it ache with longing to make these moments last forever...

Adventure Report: The Subway in Zion National Park, Utah

February 08, 2014 by Ara R. in Personal, Adventure Reports, Photo Features

If you love unique landscapes (preferably involving water), you may have heard of The Subway in Zion National Park. When I first saw photos back in 2008, I became obsessed. It’s a beautiful natural tunnel with water flowing through clear water pools, all tucked away 4.5 miles away from a winding country road in Zion’s wilderness. The “trail" to it is littered with boulders, a rambling creek...