by wilderness | Jun 27, 2010 | photography, Tips
John Muir Wilderness, Inyo National Forest, CA (2006)Fresh on the heels of the 2010 WV Photo Contest seems as good a time as any to talk photography – especially as the 2010 trip season kicks into high gear.As we get closer and closer to the trailhead and run...
by wilderness | Jun 16, 2010 | contest, photography
Thanks to everyone who participated in the 2nd Annual Wilderness Volunteers Photo Contest! We received nearly thirty entries and had our work cut out for us picking the winners from the artistic, clever, and downright fun photos. Alas, after much debate, the winners...
by wilderness | May 20, 2010 | contest, photography
“Extreme Hikers on the AT” – Mt. Rogers NRA, VA (2009)There’s just under two weeks left in the 2nd annual Wilderness Volunteers photo contest and we’ve received some great submissions (see them here). There’s still time left to...
by wilderness | Mar 31, 2010 | contest, photography
Playing Cards in the Maroon Bells, CO (2008)It’s time again for the 2nd annual Wilderness Volunteers Photo Contest. As we did in last year’s inaugural event, which, among other things, featured hard work, Montana “Boot Dryers”, a miniature...
by wilderness | Jan 15, 2010 | nature, photography, trail work, wildlife
One of my favorite things about Wilderness Volunteers trips – besides the hard work, the great people, the good food, and the spectacular views – is the wildlife. I still remember the first time my brother and I saw elk – which for two teenagers from New Jersey was a...
by wilderness | Mar 19, 2009 | nature, photography, wildlife
When I was growing up in northern New Jersey, my parents always told me to do just that. Whether hiking, canoeing, or driving down the highway, “keeping your eyes peeled” was a must in the Leonard family, and we were quite good at it. After all, New Jersey...
