Inside Scenic Distractions: Stories Behind the Lens, Travel Stories & National Park Guides

Embracing the Downpour: Finding Magic in the Rain
Embracing the Downpour: Finding Magic in the Rain
While hiking in the rain is often avoided, a wet-weather trip to Southwestern Utah proves that storms can unlock rare and spectacular desert magic. At Red Reef Canyon, the downpour... Read more...
The World on a Platter: Why Cruising is My Secret Weapon for Travel Photography
The World on a Platter: Why Cruising is My Secret Weapon for Travel Photography
Over 30 cruises later, I've discovered that cruising isn't just a vacation—it's the ultimate "sampler platter" for travel photographers. From stumbling upon a recreated Mediterranean village in the Dominican Republic... Read more...
Beyond the Plain Tee: Why Statement Shirts Rule Everyday Wear
Beyond the Plain Tee: Why Statement Shirts Rule Everyday Wear
Discover why everyday wear shouldn't mean blending in. This post explores how trading boring neutral t-shirts for bold graphic tees transforms your daily outfit into wearable art, acting as the... Read more...
Stepping Into the Cold: My Journey to the Last Frontier
Stepping Into the Cold: My Journey to the Last Frontier
Trading warm weather for the Last Frontier. Read about my first Alaskan cruise, the incredible White Pass and Yukon Route railway in Skagway, and catching the Northern Lights. Read more...
Finding My Soul’s Sanctuary: The Magic of Gooseberry Lodges
Finding My Soul’s Sanctuary: The Magic of Gooseberry Lodges
I spend a lot of time traveling to capture sunsets, hunting for the perfect composition in national parks, and driving long stretches of open highway out west. But today, I... Read more...
The Perpetual Itch: Why My Mind is Always on the Next Departure
The Perpetual Itch: Why My Mind is Always on the Next Departure
There is a specific kind of restlessness that settles in the moment the bags are unpacked and the laundry is done. Home is comfortable, but almost instantly, my thoughts drift... Read more...
The One That Got Away: A Motorcyclist’s Plea for Better Scenic Pullouts
The One That Got Away: A Motorcyclist’s Plea for Better Scenic Pullouts
You round a sweeping highway bend and the trees clear to reveal an absolute masterpiece of a view. Your photographer’s eye twitches, but there's no paved shoulder in sight—just a... Read more...
Unfiltered Horizon: How Moving West Changed the Way I See the Sky
Unfiltered Horizon: How Moving West Changed the Way I See the Sky
Discover how moving from the New Jersey suburbs to the Pacific coast completely transformed my perspective on sunsets, golden hour, and coastal beauty. Read more...
Welcome to Inside Scenic Distractions: Behind the Lens, Beyond the Trail
Welcome to Inside Scenic Distractions: Behind the Lens, Beyond the Trail
Why "Scenic Distractions"? Nature has a unique way of stopping us in our tracks. Read more...