Majestic Grand Teton towering over Jackson Lake

Serene Jackson Lake at Grand Teton National Park

Boats docked on peaceful Jackson Lake at Grand Teton National Park

Impressive view of Jackson Lake at Grand Teton National Park

Following a trail around Jackson Lake at Grand Teton National Park

Gorgeous view of the mountains and Jackson Lake at Grand Teton National Park

Following a trail around Jackson Lake at Grand Teton National Park

Following a trail around Jackson Lake at Grand Teton National Park

Serene Jackson Lake and the mountains at Grand Teton National Park

Massive granite peaks of the Grand Tetons

Forest peninsula on Jackson Lake at Grand Teton National Park

Massive mountains tower over Jackson Lake at Grand Teton National Park

Impressive mountain ranges of the Grand Tetons

Washed up driftwood and an old stump at Jackson Lake in Grand Teton National Park

Brett standing in front of Mount Jefferson in Oregon

Brett standing in front of Mount Jefferson in Oregon

My trusty car, Seeker, and a mini-camper I built with a friend near Mount Jefferson in Oregon

The peak of Mount Jefferson rising above the burn zone that surrounds it

Beautiful wildflowers blooming in the burn zone of the Mount Jefferson wilderness

A sign posted providing info about the area for the Mount Jefferson wilderness

Picnic table in the parking area for the Mount Jefferson wilderness

Sign warning of the hazards associated with entering a burned area

Entering the burn zone of the Mount Jefferson wilderness

Sign in the parking area, providing info about the Mount Jefferson wilderness

Batgirl explores the Mount Jefferson wilderness

The sun setting, casting beautiful colors over Mount Jefferson

Preparing coffee in the morning as I work remotely from the Mount Jefferson wilderness

Working remotely from my car while enjoying the view of Mount Jefferson

Trail leading off into the Mount Jefferson wilderness

Starting point of the trail leading to Mount Jefferson

What remains of a burned out stump after a wildfire devastated this area years ago

Mount Jefferson peaking into view in the distance

Following along a trail in the burn zone of the Mount Jefferson wilderness

A stump left behind after a wildfire burned out this area over five years ago

A closeup view of a tree long after a wildfire had consumed it

A sign informing hikers they are in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness

A trail winding through a burn zone in the Mount Jefferson wilderness

Downed log from a wildfire that devastated this area over five years ago

Wildflowers growing in the burn zone of the Mount Jefferson wilderness

A chipmunk hanging out in the Mount Jefferson wilderness

A view of the aftermath five years after a wildfire devastated this area

A stream formed from melting snowcaps in the Mount Jefferson wilderness

Some lovely rocks in a stream somewhere in the Mount Jefferson wilderness

Following along the trail in the burn zone of the Mount Jefferson wilderness

Following along the trail in the burn zone of the Mount Jefferson wilderness

Following along the trail in the burn zone of the Mount Jefferson wilderness

A fellow traveler found along the trail in the Mount Jefferson wilderness

Following along the trail in the burn zone of the Mount Jefferson wilderness

A collection of wildflowers growing in the burn zone of Mount Jefferson wilderness

View of some bear grass growing in the Mount Jefferson wilderness

Close-up view of some bear grass growing in the Mount Jefferson wilderness

Following along the trail in the Mount Jefferson wilderness

Beautiful view of the Cascades and the Mount Jefferson wilderness

View of the Mount Jefferson wilderness, with a gorgeous lake in the distance

Beautiful lake nestled in the Mount Jefferson wilderness

Partially snow-covered bridge in the Mount Jefferson wilderness

Trail rising up into the heights of the Mount Jefferson wilderness

Brett sitting on Mount Lemmon, admiring the view of the landscape below

A view of the rough and rocky Arizona desert from the top of Mount Lemmon

Giant rock sticking out of the ground at the top of Mount Lemmon

Compass Rose shadowed by bars on Mount Lemmon in Arizona

View of the open sky and landscape of the Arizona desert from the top of Mount Lemmon

Gorgeous view of the mountainous landscape of the Arizona desert

A steller's jay hanging out at the top of Mount Lemmon

Trees begin to appear in the higher elevations of Mount Lemmon

Brett overlooking the Arizona desert from the top of Mount Lemmon

A steller's jay hanging out at the top of Mount Lemmon

A view of the desert about half way up Mount Lemmon

A view of far-off mountains in the desert from the top of Mount Lemmon

Brett sitting on top of Mount Lemmon, checking out the view below

A view of the desert below from the top of Mount Lemmon

Brett hanging out in the cooler temps at the top of Mount Lemmon

Brett hanging out on Mount Lemmon escaping the heat below

A view of the desert as the road ascends Mount Lemmon

The desert below, at the base of Mount Lemmon

Brett sitting on top of Mount Lemmon, overlooking the desert below

Working near the Yellowstone River at a rest stop in Montana

Road hugging the mountains on the way into Yellowstone National Park

Beautiful view of a sunset near Yellowstone National Park

Peaceful creek snaking its way through Yellowstone National Park

Beautiful view of the Yellowstone river from a rest area in Montana

Two cubs and a momma brown bear hanging out in Yellowstone National Park

Serene Gibbon River flowing through Yellowstone National Park

Sheer cliffs in Yellowstone National Park overlooking the Gibbon River

A pair of bison relaxing in a field in Yellowstone National Park

Beautiful thermal spring overlooking Yellowstone

Gorgeous thermal spring overlooking Yellowstone

Boardwalk to Yellowstone's Clearwater Spring

Bison in the far-off distance grazing in the park

Overlooking the village at Yellowstone National Park

Tranquil stream flowing through the heart of Yellowstone National Park

Trail heading off into Yellowstone National Park

Bison relaxing in a field in Yellowstone National Park

Majestic mountains visible from Yellowstone National Park

Layers of sulfur deposits built up over time in Yellowstone National Park

Stacks of deposits have built up over the ages to create some amazing structures in Yellowstone National Park

Thermal springs overlooking the valley at Yellowstone National Park

Gorgeous, multi-colored springs in Yellowstone National Park

Thermal spring overlooking a valley at Yellowstone National Park

Sign warning of hazardous thermal ground at Yellowstone National Park