Nature, Pictures, and the Blog - The Story Behind the Blog
This blog is the meeting point of my two great passions: Nature and Photography.
Photo by: Or Shahar
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| Drawing by: Tamar Shahar |
The Escape: Why I Hike and take Pictures
For me, activities like hiking, running, or mountain biking are like a game portal. The moment I start the physical activity, my brain shifts, letting me escape the day-to-day noise into a deeply relaxing, almost spiritual, domain. Nature's beauty is everywhere, from a massive vista after a long hike to the mountain summit to a small lizard navigating its way on a leaf.
Photography is how I cement that connection. It forces me to slow down, observe the details, and wait for the perfect moment. By taking pictures, I embed the entire experience, the planning, the trip, and the picture editing, deeply into my memory, allowing me to relive the moments every time I look at an image.
Photo by: Guy Bejerano
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| Photo by: Guy Bejerano |
The Evolution of This Site
For years, I kept trip notes and photos strictly to myself.
In 2020, I decided to finally turn those notes and pictures into a public resource. This site is my attempt to "picture log" my travel experiences, from quick visits to local parks to long, extensive road trips across the US.
Photo by: Ziv Shahar
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What You Will Find on This Blog
I’ve designed this site to be both inspirational and practical:
Travel Guide Posts: Each post offers my personal experience at a specific location, including a short description, tips on what to see, hiking trail recommendations, and a collection of pictures that showcase my visual interpretation of the area.
Picture Gallery Pages: A collection of mini picture galleries focused on specific topics or themes, designed purely to provide visual nature inspiration.
Photo by: Ziv Shahar
Tools to Help You Plan
I've added two dedicated planning tools to make your site navigation and trip planning easier:
Map Page: An interactive map marking all the places I've visited, with links to the relevant blog post.
Directory Page: Sections organizing all blog posts by location commonality (e.g., "Utah") to help you find sites relevant to your area.
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A Few Words About Me:
Having lived in California for the last 10 years, prior I lived in Oregon and Arizona.
During the years I visited hundreds of Parks (National, State and Regional), hiked countless trails and acquired interment familiarity with US West states.
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Thank you to my dear family for their constant encouragement and patience during my "long taking pictures moments" during the hikes and the countless days I went to explore nature. They help me pursue these dreams.
I hope you enjoy the posts, get relevant information, and find inspiration for your next adventure!
Best Regards and have a Fun Traveling,
Yiftah Shahar
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Photo by: Guy Bejerano
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| Photo by: Guy Bejerano |
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