Mesa Verde: Dark Skies and Archaeology

Mesa Verde: Dark Skies and Archaeology

Situated near the four corners region of southwest Colorado, Mesa Verde boasts deep mountain top views, dark skies, and the archaeology of an ancestral Pueblo civilization. Accessing the park was relatively easy. The park is located near several ski resorts so it is relatively accessible by road and air. I flew into Durango, CO and […]

Death Valley: Days And Nights

Death Valley: Days And Nights

Second time is the charm. Death Valley National Park contains one of the darkest skies in North America so of course I definitely wanted to get my camera out and get some night sky shots that would be impossible anywhere near the great lakes region where Chicago’s city lights blanket out the stars for hundreds […]

Mojave National Preserve

Mojave National Preserve

The Mojave National Preserve is a 1.6 million acre park in California that rests between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. The park is framed by interstate 15 to the north and interstate 40 to the south. A four-wheel drive car is recommended for exploring the park, as many of the points of interest are only […]