Author Archives: Cooper Ricketts

Beautiful Views of California.

Driving some 4,000 miles in a couple of weeks. Hiking and exploring multiple national parks was a dream. I had wanted to do something like this for awhile. Being able to and being able to photograph it all was such a blessing. California has so many stunning views, it was amazing to see all theContinue reading “Beautiful Views of California.”

Exploring Joshua Tree

The first day we arrived in Joshua Tree was amazing it was a nice change from Death Valley they are both beautiful but it was nice to see some vegetation in the desert. Being able to scramble around on the rocks and hike will there was a cool breeze was also nice. Joshua Tree isContinue reading “Exploring Joshua Tree”

The Ancient one, Ancient Bristlecone pine.

I had decided to make the drive to the white mountains for a sunset hike at Ancient Bristlecone pine tree park. These trees are some of the oldest in the world being around 4,000 years old and older. The trail around the forest is staggeringly beautiful. The Dolomite rocks, strange blue pine cones and windContinue reading “The Ancient one, Ancient Bristlecone pine.”

Exploring the desert.

Next on the road trip is Death Valley. It was a drastic change from Mammoth lakes but still very beautiful in its own way. I decided to hike earlier in the morning to see the sunrise and to try and avoid the heat. That being said I did go out one evening while it wasContinue reading “Exploring the desert.”