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Road Trip Across America
I recently moved from Vancouver, British Columbia back home to Georgetown, Ontario. After two and a half years I have acquired a lot of furniture, books and knick knacks, so the only way to get back is to drive. Going out west I did a road trip through Canada, this time my father and I drove across America. During the trip we saw Craters of the Moon National Monument, Yellowstone National Park and Mount Rushmore. It was an insane amount of driving but was worth the trip. One of my favourite random stops was Wall Drug. This roadside attraction is in Wall, South Dakota and has 5 cent coffee. The town…
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Last American Sunset
Our last sunset in America was the perfect way to end our road trip. We drove for hours and hours, only stopping for food and bathroom breaks. This was exhausting but finally hitting the Canadian border was incredible. We made it home before midnight and had some much deserved Blue Moons. The last sunset was a beautiful end to a long day. Sunsets are my favourite thing to shoot and I love these shots, the colours are incredible. It is nice to be back in Ontario for the summer, but going from a city to a small town is an interesting change. I cannot wait for September when I make my…
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Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore is outstanding. We almost missed out on this landmark after getting so lost in Yellowstone. We started in Montana and the drive was extremely long, but it was worth the trip. The beautiful sculpture, featuring former presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln, is located in the Black Hills region of South Dakota. The project began in 1927 and ended in 1941 and had 400 workers with no fatalities. Walking up the mountain and seeing the carvings for the first time is incredible. Since we went in early May the monument was pretty quiet which was really nice as we walked the trail and around the base. Half the trail…
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Road Trip in Yellowstone National Park
We got so lost in Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone is a massive protected area filled with wild animals, geysers, waterfalls, mountains, lakes and mineral pools. We only spent a couple hours looking around but you can spend weeks exploring. Within the first ten minutes of being there we ran into a herd of buffalo. They are giant, beautiful animals and my long lens made me happy I could get close shots. The mineral pools and geysers were my favourite part of the park. The colours of the pools are fascinating, and even though the sulphur smell was gross, it was gorgeous. Since we went in the spring some of the roads…
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Road Trip Through America Day One
I just moved from Vancouver, British Columbia to my hometown in Georgetown, Ontario. My incredible father came out to help me move and we had a road trip back through the United States. It was a really long drive, but we were really lucky and had great weather. We had a few places we wanted to see – Craters of the Moon, Yellowstone National Park, and Mount Rushmore – but the rest was just driving. Day One was a half day of driving through Washington. There were tons of army trucks on the roads and a base near where we stopped for the night, it was strange to see the…
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Portland’s Art District – Part One
Portland’s Art District was my favourite stop in the city. We first drove past on our way to The Kennedy School and knew we had to go back. The street is ten blocks of street art, adorable shops and incredible restaurants and bars. We didn’t explore much of the food scene but did try to find as much art as possible. This was not difficult. The buildings were covered with sensational artwork. Even the graffiti was stunning – bright, bold and beautiful. One alley was redesigned as someone’s thesis, trying to make every inch of the city appealing. Downtown Portland is interesting but not what you imagine when you think of the…
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Bridal Veil Falls
Bridal Veil Falls was my favourite waterfall. Everything in Oregon is so lush and green, that the white from the falls was dazzling. The walk from the car is ten minutes through thick trees along a trail. From the top of the hill you can hear the stream but cannot see it until you get around to the front. Since we were there in early May, and during the week, it was quiet. The waterfall is thicker than the others on this drive, and flows down from Larch Mountain to make its way to the Columbia River. There is also another hike, a loop around the forest, that you can do…
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Historic Columbia River Highway
In early April a friend and I took a trip to Portland, Oregon. We had no real plan so my family took us to the Historic Columbia River Highway, to see the gorgeous waterfalls. The first stage of the journey was the stunning lookout at the Portland’s Women Forum of the Columbia River and the gorge. The cascading mountains along the water, even on a grey day, was breathtaking. Everything is already so green from the mild winter, and the trees lining the hills were beautiful. The second stop was the the Vista House at Crown Point. I saw the building at the first lookout and was immediately drawn to…
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Seattle 10/23
Last week I popped down to Seattle, Washington for a couple days. I grabbed a last minute train after scoring tickets to the screening of Laggies. Walking around the streets downtown was wonderful. Every time I am in the city I discover something new, and this time was no exception. Here are some shots from my weekend trip, enjoy!
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Portland Pt. 2
The architecture in Portland is outstanding. All the old buildings, stone streets and large trees makes Portland beautiful. Walking the streets and looking around was the best way to spend time, we barely went into any stores. Although we did find our way into Nordstrom Rack, where I got a Marc Jacobs coat for 140 bucks, 200 dollars less then the regular price – unreal. Anyway, here are some photos of the stunning buildings, enjoy!
