16 articles tagged with volcanic landscapes
Coming in for landing at Idaho Falls Regional might not seem like you're about to touch down in a hiker's paradise, but trust me – this corner of Idaho packs some serious trail cred. As a pilot with perpetually itchy...
The eastern shores of Hawaii's Big Island hide secrets that most guidebooks barely whisper about. While tourists flock to the manicured beaches of Kona, Hilo's coastline remains a treasure trove of volcanic black sand coves, emerald swimming holes, and shorelines...
Having observed celestial phenomena across six continents, I find myself continually drawn back to Hawaii Island's eastern shores. Hilo presents a rare convergence of astronomical and geological marvels that speaks to both my scientific curiosity and adventurous spirit. The island's...
Standing at the edge of Höfn's volcanic shoreline, where obsidian sand meets the thundering North Atlantic, I'm reminded of the Japanese concept of *ma* — the powerful space between things. Here in southeastern Iceland, it's the dramatic contrast between the...
The first time my boots hit the rust-colored soil of Gran Canaria, I felt an immediate connection to this island of contrasts. As the warm spring breeze carried distant notes of folk music from a village below, I knew this...
The Pacific Ocean has always spoken to me in a language of its own—a whispered invitation carried on salt-laden breezes. This summer, I surrendered to its call, embarking on a month-long odyssey that spanned two hemispheres and two remarkable coastal...
Standing at the precipice of Smith Rock State Park, watching golden light cascade across volcanic formations, I'm reminded why Bend has become my regular pilgrimage site. This high desert town isn't just Oregon's adventure capital—it's a masterclass in how thoughtful...
As I stood atop Pilot Butte at sunset, watching the alpenglow paint the Cascade Range in hues that would make a volcanologist weep, I realized Bend isn't just another outdoor playground—it's a geological masterpiece 30 million years in the making....
Standing at the summit of Pilot Butte as dawn breaks over Bend, Oregon feels like witnessing the Earth's geological history unfold in real time. The ancient volcanic cones that punctuate this landscape remind me of Japan's Mount Unzen—less volatile, perhaps,...
Standing atop Maungawhau/Mount Eden as the sun dips below Auckland's skyline, I'm struck by the surreal juxtaposition: a perfectly preserved volcanic crater in the heart of New Zealand's largest city. The golden hour light traces the undulating rim, creating a...
Standing at the edge of the Blue Lagoon, watching the milky azure waters billow steam into the frigid Icelandic air, I'm reminded that this famous geothermal pool is merely the polished façade of Iceland's remarkable volcanic identity. As an architect...
When I tell folks I'm heading to East Africa for a beach holiday, they typically assume Kenya or Tanzania. But mention Djibouti, and I'm met with that familiar head-tilt of confusion—like when I try explaining the infield fly rule to...
The Araucanía region of Chile holds a special place in my heart, not just for its pristine dark skies that call to my astronomical passions, but for the remarkable blend of indigenous heritage and sophisticated luxury that defines Temuco. As...
Standing at the edge of Algar do Carvão, peering down into a volcanic chimney that plunges 90 meters into the earth's crust, I had one of those perfect teaching moments—except my classroom was now this magnificent island in the middle...
The first time I landed in Auckland, I expected just another big city—a brief stopover before heading to New Zealand's famed landscapes. How wonderfully wrong I was. Straddling two harbors with dormant volcanoes dotting its skyline, Auckland offers a photographer's...