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Photographing the Milky Way Over the Pawnee Buttes
Trip Reports Adam Thompson 4/25/26 Trip Reports Adam Thompson 4/25/26

Photographing the Milky Way Over the Pawnee Buttes

Join me on my adventure to scout and photograph the Milky Way over the Pawnee Buttes in Colorado.

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Scouting for Milky Way Photography in Rocky Mountain National Park
Trip Reports Adam Thompson 4/19/26 Trip Reports Adam Thompson 4/19/26

Scouting for Milky Way Photography in Rocky Mountain National Park

I recently took a trip to Rocky Mountain National Park to scout some potential early-season Milky Way spots. Along the way, I visited Alberta Falls and Mills Lake.

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Hiking to Harmonica Arch in the Lost Creek Wilderness
Arch Hunting, Trip Reports Adam Thompson 9/29/25 Arch Hunting, Trip Reports Adam Thompson 9/29/25

Hiking to Harmonica Arch in the Lost Creek Wilderness

Harmonica Arch, also called Finger Rock Arch, is the longest span granite arch in the United States and the fourth longest in the world. Join me as I venture into the Lost Creek Wilderness to hike to this magnificent arch.

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I Made a List of Resources for Arch Hunters
Arch Hunting Adam Thompson 9/6/25 Arch Hunting Adam Thompson 9/6/25

I Made a List of Resources for Arch Hunters

Just a quick update on a new resource I put together to help those interested in getting their arch hunting journey started.

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California's Weird and Wonderful Salton Sea
History Adam Thompson 6/4/25 History Adam Thompson 6/4/25

California's Weird and Wonderful Salton Sea

In the middle of the southern California desert lies the Salton Sea. This once-booming resort area is now a strange collection of abandonment and eccentric art installations.

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Photographing the Milky Way over Pawnee Buttes, Colorado
Trip Reports Adam Thompson 4/10/25 Trip Reports Adam Thompson 4/10/25

Photographing the Milky Way over Pawnee Buttes, Colorado

It has been far too long since I’ve deprived myself of sleep to photograph the Milky Way! Join me on my journey to photograph an early-season Milky Way over the Pawnee Buttes in the eastern plains of Colorado.

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The Hunt for Ojo Oro Arch
Arch Hunting, Trip Reports Adam Thompson 1/27/25 Arch Hunting, Trip Reports Adam Thompson 1/27/25

The Hunt for Ojo Oro Arch

Ever since I first saw a picture of Ojo Oro Arch in Joshua Tree I've wanted to see. Since there were no directions available for it, I had to take matters into my own hands!

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What is Considered an Arch?
Arch Hunting Adam Thompson 12/11/24 Arch Hunting Adam Thompson 12/11/24

What is Considered an Arch?

There is a surprising amount of disagreement over how big a hole in a rock needs to be to qualify as an arch. This post explores how I classify what is and isn't considered a natural arch.

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Hiking the Willow Creek & South Ridge Loop in Roxborough State Park – Colorado
Trip Reports Adam Thompson 12/10/24 Trip Reports Adam Thompson 12/10/24

Hiking the Willow Creek & South Ridge Loop in Roxborough State Park – Colorado

As we slowly creep toward fall, the weather here in Colorado has been getting pretty nice. I took advantage of this weekend's nice weather by heading to Roxborough State Park for a quick morning hike.

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The Sad Tale of Picher, Oklahoma
Abandoned Places, Trip Reports, History Adam Thompson 5/5/24 Abandoned Places, Trip Reports, History Adam Thompson 5/5/24

The Sad Tale of Picher, Oklahoma

Driving through rural northeast Oklahoma, you would never know that it’s the site of a town that has suffered tragedy after tragedy. This is the sad tale of Picher, Oklahoma, and a look at what remains today.

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