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

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...