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The shadows of several spectators sit suspended in the center of a Brocken Spectre, a rare optical phenomenon. On the summit ...
The shadows of several spectators sit suspended in the center of a Brocken Spectre, a rare optical phenomenon. On the summit of Spencers Butte, Eugene, Oregon.
Garbage and burned logging slash in a clearcut near Mount June, Willamette National Forest, Oregon.
Garbage and burned logging slash in a clearcut near Mount June, Willamette National Forest, Oregon.
Huaripampa Valley, Cordillera Blanca, Peru.
Huaripampa Valley, Cordillera Blanca, Peru.
Snow-capped Mount Adams from the Goat Rocks Wilderness, Washington Cascades.
Snow-capped Mount Adams from the Goat Rocks Wilderness, Washington Cascades.
Incense-cedar (Libocedrus decurrens) atop the rocky summit of Spencer's Butte, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Incense-cedar (Libocedrus decurrens) atop the rocky summit of Spencer's Butte, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Mount Jefferson from Black Butte, Oregon Cascades.
Mount Jefferson from Black Butte, Oregon Cascades.
The lush Urubamba River Valley from the entrance to Machu Picchu, Peru
The lush Urubamba River Valley from the entrance to Machu Picchu, Peru
Clearcuts near a waterway, with a clearcut mountain in the distance. Willamette National Forest, Oregon.
Clearcuts near a waterway, with a clearcut mountain in the distance. Willamette National Forest, Oregon.
A mysterious scene at Lago Llanganuco in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru.
A mysterious scene at Lago Llanganuco in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru.
An Olympic Marmot eating lupine and paintbrush in Paradise Meadows, Mount Rainier NP, Washington.
An Olympic Marmot eating lupine and paintbrush in Paradise Meadows, Mount Rainier NP, Washington.
Scenery along the Pacific Crest Trail in the Goat Rocks Wilderness, Washington Cascades.
Scenery along the Pacific Crest Trail in the Goat Rocks Wilderness, Washington Cascades.
Mount Hood, highest peak in Oregon, from an airplane over Portland.
Mount Hood, highest peak in Oregon, from an airplane over Portland.
Mount Hood, highest peak in Oregon at 11,239 feet, from the Portland International Airport
Mount Hood, highest peak in Oregon at 11,239 feet, from the Portland International Airport
A woman waits for the bus with the farmlands of the Sacred Valley behind. North of Cusco, Peru.
A woman waits for the bus with the farmlands of the Sacred Valley behind. North of Cusco, Peru.
Andean snow peaks from Punta Union, Cordillera Blanca, Peru.
Andean snow peaks from Punta Union, Cordillera Blanca, Peru.
Two hikers pause at the summit of Spencers Butte above Eugene, Oregon.
Two hikers pause at the summit of Spencers Butte above Eugene, Oregon.
A resident German Shepherd naps on a wall inside the ruins of Machu Picchu, Peru. The Incas had dogs at the time Machu Picchu...
A resident German Shepherd naps on a wall inside the ruins of Machu Picchu, Peru. The Incas had dogs at the time Machu Picchu flourished, or so say the guards there.
5,025 mt. (16,500 ft.) Pucaraju reflecting in a lake near Punta Union, Cordillera Blanca, Peru.
5,025 mt. (16,500 ft.) Pucaraju reflecting in a lake near Punta Union, Cordillera Blanca, Peru.
The winding highway from the town of Port Angeles nearing the summit of Hurricane Ridge, Olympic National Park, Washington
The winding highway from the town of Port Angeles nearing the summit of Hurricane Ridge, Olympic National Park, Washington
Mount Bachelor reflecting in Sparks Lake, Oregon Cascades.
Mount Bachelor reflecting in Sparks Lake, Oregon Cascades.
Forested wilderness stretches in all directions in the eastern portion of Three Sisters Wilderness, Oregon Cascades
Forested wilderness stretches in all directions in the eastern portion of Three Sisters Wilderness, Oregon Cascades
5,025 mt. (16,500 ft.) Pucaraju, .Cordillera Blanca, Peru.
5,025 mt. (16,500 ft.) Pucaraju, .Cordillera Blanca, Peru.
The Santa Cruz Valley. Cordillera Blanca, Peru.
The Santa Cruz Valley. Cordillera Blanca, Peru.
Visitors stand near the lip of the Colca Canyon, Peru at Cruz del Condor - 1,200 meters to the river below, and 3,200 mt. to ...
Visitors stand near the lip of the Colca Canyon, Peru at Cruz del Condor - 1,200 meters to the river below, and 3,200 mt. to the summit of Mt. Mismi on the opposite side, making the Colca arguably the deepest canyon on earth.
Hikers on the summit of Spencers Butte, Eugene, Oregon
Hikers on the summit of Spencers Butte, Eugene, Oregon
Overlook in the Goat Rocks Wilderness, Washington Cascades.
Overlook in the Goat Rocks Wilderness, Washington Cascades.
10,500 foot Mount Jefferson at dusk, from Black Butte near Bend, Oregon.
10,500 foot Mount Jefferson at dusk, from Black Butte near Bend, Oregon.
Hikers descend Mount Rainier as a storm rolls in, Washington
Hikers descend Mount Rainier as a storm rolls in, Washington
Misty subalpine forest near Reflection Lake, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
Misty subalpine forest near Reflection Lake, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
Rainbow reflected in an alpine lake near Punta Union, Cordillera Blanca, Peru.
Rainbow reflected in an alpine lake near Punta Union, Cordillera Blanca, Peru.
Virgin forests in the Olympics from Hurricane Ridge, Washington.
Virgin forests in the Olympics from Hurricane Ridge, Washington.
Autumn colors around Sparks Lake, with Mount Bachelor in the distance, Oregon Cascades.
Autumn colors around Sparks Lake, with Mount Bachelor in the distance, Oregon Cascades.
Reflection Lake and Mount Rainier, Washington.
Reflection Lake and Mount Rainier, Washington.
The lofty twin summits of 5,830 mt. (19,127 ft.) Nevado Taulliraju. Cordillera Blanca, Peru.
The lofty twin summits of 5,830 mt. (19,127 ft.) Nevado Taulliraju. Cordillera Blanca, Peru.
The final stretch of trail approaching Punta Union, with Nevado Taulliraju in the distance. Cordillera Blanca, Peru.
The final stretch of trail approaching Punta Union, with Nevado Taulliraju in the distance. Cordillera Blanca, Peru.
Misty morning at sunrise over reflection lake, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
Misty morning at sunrise over reflection lake, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
The winding highway from the town of Port Angeles nearing the summit of Hurricane Ridge, Olympic National Park, Washington
The winding highway from the town of Port Angeles nearing the summit of Hurricane Ridge, Olympic National Park, Washington
Mount Adams from the Goat Rocks Wilderness, Washington Cascades.
Mount Adams from the Goat Rocks Wilderness, Washington Cascades.
Elwha trail, Hurricane Ridge, Olympic National Park, Washington
Elwha trail, Hurricane Ridge, Olympic National Park, Washington
Mount Rainier, Washington
Mount Rainier, Washington
Mountain Sage on the summit of Horsepasture Mountain at sunset, with Three Sisters in the background, Oregon Cascades.
Mountain Sage on the summit of Horsepasture Mountain at sunset, with Three Sisters in the background, Oregon Cascades.
Mount Rainier and Reflection Lake, Washington
Mount Rainier and Reflection Lake, Washington
Three-fingered Jack from Horsepasture Mountain, Oregon Cascades.
Three-fingered Jack from Horsepasture Mountain, Oregon Cascades.
5,830 mt. (19,127 ft.) Nevado Taulliraju. Cordillera Blanca, Peru.
5,830 mt. (19,127 ft.) Nevado Taulliraju. Cordillera Blanca, Peru.
Beautiful winter scene on Mount Pisgah, in the Willamette Valley near Eugene, Oregon
Beautiful winter scene on Mount Pisgah, in the Willamette Valley near Eugene, Oregon
Wide view of unknown peak in the Santa Cruz Valley, Cordillera Blanca, Peru.
Wide view of unknown peak in the Santa Cruz Valley, Cordillera Blanca, Peru.
Snow in oak savannah on Mount Pisgah, in the Willamette Valley near Eugene, Oregon
Snow in oak savannah on Mount Pisgah, in the Willamette Valley near Eugene, Oregon
One of the largest areas of unbroken frest wilderness in the lower 48 states, the Three Sisters Wilderness. From the summit o...
One of the largest areas of unbroken frest wilderness in the lower 48 states, the Three Sisters Wilderness. From the summit of Ollalie Mountain, Oregon Cascades.
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Oregon
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Oregon
The highest reaches of the Cordillera Negra, from Punta Callan at 5,100 mt. (15,500 ft.). Near Huaraz, Peru.
The highest reaches of the Cordillera Negra, from Punta Callan at 5,100 mt. (15,500 ft.). Near Huaraz, Peru.
Mount Washington and wildfire-affected areas in the Washington Wilderness, Oregon Cascades.
Mount Washington and wildfire-affected areas in the Washington Wilderness, Oregon Cascades.
Trail through the alpine above Paradise Meadows, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
Trail through the alpine above Paradise Meadows, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
The shadow of Black Butte is cast across a tremendous cloud bank stretching for 100 miles to Washington State. The top of Gre...
The shadow of Black Butte is cast across a tremendous cloud bank stretching for 100 miles to Washington State. The top of Green Ridge can be seen poking through the clouds. From a wildfire-affected area near the summit of Black Butte, Oregon Cascades.
A hiker pauses to take in the view after the strenuous ascent to Punta Union, Peruvian Andes, elevation (15,775 ft.).
A hiker pauses to take in the view after the strenuous ascent to Punta Union, Peruvian Andes, elevation (15,775 ft.).
Huaraz, Peru (population 90,000).
Huaraz, Peru (population 90,000).
Sunset over Mount Washington, Oregon Cascades.
Sunset over Mount Washington, Oregon Cascades.
The spectacularly placed city of Urubamba, Peru, nestled in the Andes near the Sacred Valley and on the route to Machu Picchu
The spectacularly placed city of Urubamba, Peru, nestled in the Andes near the Sacred Valley and on the route to Machu Picchu
5,950 mt. (19,500 ft.) Alpamayo, "The most beautiful mountain in the world." Cordillera Blanca, Peru.
5,950 mt. (19,500 ft.) Alpamayo, "The most beautiful mountain in the world." Cordillera Blanca, Peru.
Sunset over Mount Washington, Oregon Cascades.
Sunset over Mount Washington, Oregon Cascades.
5,025 mt. (16,500 ft.) Pucaraju, in the Huaripampa Valley, Cordillera Blanca, Peru.
5,025 mt. (16,500 ft.) Pucaraju, in the Huaripampa Valley, Cordillera Blanca, Peru.
A telephoto view of the ridges of the McKenzie River Valley at dusk. From Four-in-One-Cone, Oregon Cascades.
A telephoto view of the ridges of the McKenzie River Valley at dusk. From Four-in-One-Cone, Oregon Cascades.
The lip of the Colca Canyon, Peru at Cruz del Condor - 1,200 meters to the river below, and 3,200 mt. to the summit of Mt. Mi...
The lip of the Colca Canyon, Peru at Cruz del Condor - 1,200 meters to the river below, and 3,200 mt. to the summit of Mt. Mismi on the opposite side, making the Colca arguably the deepest canyon on Earth
Mount Washington and wildfire-affected areas in the Washington Wilderness, Oregon Cascades.
Mount Washington and wildfire-affected areas in the Washington Wilderness, Oregon Cascades.
Beautiful winter scene on Mount Pisgah, in the Willamette Valley near Eugene, Oregon
Beautiful winter scene on Mount Pisgah, in the Willamette Valley near Eugene, Oregon
Dappled light on the mountain ridges near Machu Picchu, Peru
Dappled light on the mountain ridges near Machu Picchu, Peru
Telephoto view of the south face of snowy Mount Washington in the Oregon Cascades, with the distinctive
Telephoto view of the south face of snowy Mount Washington in the Oregon Cascades, with the distinctive
Lupines in Paradise Meadows, Mount Rainier, Washington.
Lupines in Paradise Meadows, Mount Rainier, Washington.
Flowers on a lake at the Beech Mountain Preserve, Catskills, New York
Flowers on a lake at the Beech Mountain Preserve, Catskills, New York
Mount Bachelor reflecting in Sparks Lake, Oregon Cascades.
Mount Bachelor reflecting in Sparks Lake, Oregon Cascades.
North Sister rises steeply behind a lava field, Tam MacArthur Rim, Oregon Cascades.
North Sister rises steeply behind a lava field, Tam MacArthur Rim, Oregon Cascades.
Campsite near Punta Union, high point on the Llanganuco-Santa Cruz trek. Cordillera Blanca, Peru
Campsite near Punta Union, high point on the Llanganuco-Santa Cruz trek. Cordillera Blanca, Peru
Reflections in Jack Lake at sunset, Mount Jefferson Wilderness, Oregon Cascades.
Reflections in Jack Lake at sunset, Mount Jefferson Wilderness, Oregon Cascades.
Hikers rest at the summit of Spencers Butte in Eugene, Oregon.
Hikers rest at the summit of Spencers Butte in Eugene, Oregon.
Sunset from Fuji Mountain, Oregon Cascades.
Sunset from Fuji Mountain, Oregon Cascades.
Snow on Mount Pisgah, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Snow on Mount Pisgah, Willamette Valley, Oregon
The razor sharp secondary lower summit of 5,830 mt. (19,127 ft.) Nevado Taulliraju. Cordillera Blanca, Peru.
The razor sharp secondary lower summit of 5,830 mt. (19,127 ft.) Nevado Taulliraju. Cordillera Blanca, Peru.
A mystical scene at sunset, from the summit of Black Butte near Bend, Oregon.
A mystical scene at sunset, from the summit of Black Butte near Bend, Oregon.
Light rays in forest at the Beech Mountain Preserve, Catskills, New York
Light rays in forest at the Beech Mountain Preserve, Catskills, New York
View of snow on the Willamette Valley near Eugene, Oregon, from the flanks of Mount Pisgah
View of snow on the Willamette Valley near Eugene, Oregon, from the flanks of Mount Pisgah
Unknown lake from Punta Union, Cordillera Blanca, Peru.
Unknown lake from Punta Union, Cordillera Blanca, Peru.
Full moon setting at sunrise near Three-Fingered Jack, Mount Jefferson Wilderness, Oregon Cascades.
Full moon setting at sunrise near Three-Fingered Jack, Mount Jefferson Wilderness, Oregon Cascades.
Broken Top seen through old-growth mountain hemlock (Tsuga mertensiana) trees, Green Lakes, Three Sisters Wilderness, Oregon ...
Broken Top seen through old-growth mountain hemlock (Tsuga mertensiana) trees, Green Lakes, Three Sisters Wilderness, Oregon Cascades
Lupine in Paradise Meadows, Mount Rainier, Washington.
Lupine in Paradise Meadows, Mount Rainier, Washington.
Wildflower meadows in the Goat Rocks Wilderness, Washington Cascades.
Wildflower meadows in the Goat Rocks Wilderness, Washington Cascades.
Rainbow reflected in an alpine lake near Punta Union, Cordillera Blanca, Peru.
Rainbow reflected in an alpine lake near Punta Union, Cordillera Blanca, Peru.
Rare coastal subalpine forest on the summit of Marys Peak, highest mountain in the Oregon Coast Range.
Rare coastal subalpine forest on the summit of Marys Peak, highest mountain in the Oregon Coast Range.
Andean snow peaks from Punta Union, Cordillera Blanca, Peru.
Andean snow peaks from Punta Union, Cordillera Blanca, Peru.
Broken Top (elev 9,175 ft.) from the famous Green Lakes Basin, Three Sisters Wilderness, Oregon Cascades.
Broken Top (elev 9,175 ft.) from the famous Green Lakes Basin, Three Sisters Wilderness, Oregon Cascades.
Black stormclouds over 10,500 foot Mt. Jefferson, Oregon Cascade
Black stormclouds over 10,500 foot Mt. Jefferson, Oregon Cascade
Craggy Mount Washington from the summit of Black Butte, Oregon Cascades.
Craggy Mount Washington from the summit of Black Butte, Oregon Cascades.
Rainbow reflected in an alpine lake near Punta Union, Cordillera Blanca, Peru.
Rainbow reflected in an alpine lake near Punta Union, Cordillera Blanca, Peru.
A worker walks out the lodge at Paradise Meadows, Mount Rainier, Washington, with 25 foot snow drifts. Mount Rainier is one o...
A worker walks out the lodge at Paradise Meadows, Mount Rainier, Washington, with 25 foot snow drifts. Mount Rainier is one of the snowiest places on Earth
The beautiful alpine scenery of Hurricane Ridge, Olympic National Park, Washington
The beautiful alpine scenery of Hurricane Ridge, Olympic National Park, Washington
Wildflower meadows in the Goat Rocks Wilderness, Washington Cascades.
Wildflower meadows in the Goat Rocks Wilderness, Washington Cascades.
Sunset over Mount Washington, Oregon Cascades.
Sunset over Mount Washington, Oregon Cascades.
Foggy old-growth mountain hemlock (Tsuga mertensiana) forest in the Fuji Mountain Roadless Area, Oregon Cascades
Foggy old-growth mountain hemlock (Tsuga mertensiana) forest in the Fuji Mountain Roadless Area, Oregon Cascades
Rainbow reflected in an alpine lake near Punta Union, Cordillera Blanca, Peru
Rainbow reflected in an alpine lake near Punta Union, Cordillera Blanca, Peru
Winter snow on unbroken wild secondary forest near Beaverkill in the Catskills, New York
Winter snow on unbroken wild secondary forest near Beaverkill in the Catskills, New York
An Olympic Marmot eating lupine and paintbrush in Paradise Meadows, Mount Rainier NP, Washington.
An Olympic Marmot eating lupine and paintbrush in Paradise Meadows, Mount Rainier NP, Washington.
View of snow on the Willamette Valley near Eugene, Oregon, from the flanks of Mount Pisgah
View of snow on the Willamette Valley near Eugene, Oregon, from the flanks of Mount Pisgah