For the next seven days, I head to one my favorite regions in the country, the Pacific Northwest. Last September I flew in to Seattle to visit Mt. Rainier, and backpack through Olympic National Park. However, on this trip, I fly in to Portland (a city I already know I'll love), then head straight for the Columbia River Gorge. Based on the images I've seen, the stretch of wilderness along the Columbia River is home to some of the most lush and beautiful waterfalls in the world. After several days in Oregon and an awesome portrait session, I'll then head to the beautiful old growth forests of Redwood National Park, where I'll meet an old friend who just so happens to be a park ranger there. Needless to say, I could not have a better guide for the few days I'll spend among the tallest trees in the world.
"The idea of wilderness needs no defense. Only more defenders" - Edward Abbey
