Chase Dekker
Wildlife photographer and biologist currently based in my coastal hometown of Monterey, California. Always looking for the next wildlife adventure!
Hike above Grand Prismatic Spring
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
4.9
1.59 mi
/ 150 ft gain
Grand Prismatic Spring is Yellowstone's largest hot spring and is the third largest spring in the world. Stretching over 350 feet, it is a gargantuan pool of steaming hot and colorful water that cannot be missed while visiting the world's first national park. However, due to its size, it is impossible to fully appreciate from the boardwalk along its north side. However, there is a way to get a ...
Kayak in Elkhorn Slough
Moss Landing, California
4.7
Elkhorn Slough is located in Moss Landing, which is in the dead center of Monterey Bay, California. Elkhorn Slough is one of California's largest wetlands and part of a National Estuarine Reserve located in central Monterey Bay, California, just a short trip from the Monterey Peninsula and the Santa Cruz area. The wildlife rich reserve winds inland many miles and provides an important feeding a...
Hike to Grindjisee
Zermatt, Switzerland
1.8 mi
/ 150 ft gain
Nestled at the end of a long valley, the village of Zermatt is constantly dwarfed by the tooth-shaped Matterhorn. You can virtually hike anywhere around Zermatt and see the Matterhorn, but there are some places that offer better views than others. One of those places is a small lake called Grindjisee.Grindjisee sits thousands of feet above Zermatt, in an area commonly referred to as Sunnegga. F...
Hike along the Gros Ventre River
Jackson, Wyoming
4.4
The Gros Ventre (pronounced gro-vant) lies on the southern boundary of Grand Teton National Park, and is home to a great deal of wildlife. As the seasons change, so do the wildlife that frequent this area, but no matter what time of year you hike along the river, you're bound to see something spectacular.In autumn, the Gros Ventre comes alive, even as it fades into winter. The cottonwood trees ...
Snowshoeing the Nisqually Vista Loop at Mt. Rainier NP
Ashford, Washington
4.0
1.4 mi
Mt. Rainier rises over 14,410 feet and the views you get from the Paradise area on the South side of the mountain are unparalleled. Paradise is one of the few places in Mt. Rainier National Park that is open to visitors during the winter months for cross country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, and many other winter activities. Most visitors to the Paradise area will park at the main parking lot ...
Hike to Mossy Grotto Falls
Cascade Locks, Oregon
2.7
1.6 mi
Note: This trail may be closed. Additionally, getting to Mossy Grotto Falls is a very challenging adventure, especially when conditions are muddy. Before exploring this adventure, consider checking for updates with the Forest Service for the Columbia River Gorge: (541) 308-1700.
This newly discovered waterfall has become a favorite for photographers – even so, it has yet to receive an offic...
Soberanes Point
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
1.82 mi
/ 295 ft gain
Garrapata State Park is located along California's Highway 1, roughly 5 miles south of Carmel, California. The park is entirely free with multiple pull-outs and serves as one of the first grand views travelers encounter while heading south from the Monterey Peninsula to southern California. Garrapata is where you will find many scenic and iconic vistas of both the San Lucia Mountain range and j...
Redwood Grove Loop
Felton, California
4.0
0.93 mi
/ 144 ft gain
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park is located just a few miles north of the city of Santa Cruz, along Highway 9. The park is home to an array of hiking and biking trails, but the crown jewel of the park is the Redwood Grove Loop Trail, which is only a 1/4 mile in from the park's entrance.
Many people will enter the State Park and pay the $10 fee, but a better option is to park right outside the ...
Kayak with Humpback Whales in Monterey Bay
Moss Landing, California
5.0
Disclaimer: Please keep a respectful distance from the whales and other sea wildlife for their protection and your own. Note, changing the animal's natural behavior is a violation of federal law.Every year, humpbacks whale migrate north from their winter and breeding grounds down in southern Mexicon and Central America to feed in the cold waters of Monterey Bay, California. Even though the wha...
Hiking the Kulshan Ridge
Deming, WashingtonThis hike starts out at Artist Point, where already you can see jaw-dropping scenery of Mt. Shuksan, Baker, Coleman, and many other peaks of the North Cascades. No matter what time of year you visit, you are bound to get unbelievable views and photos.Artist Point is the furthest destination along Mt. Baker Highway (WA-542), sitting at 5,100 ft above sea level. The approximately 58-mile drive to...
Hiking to Karst Spring in Kananaskis Country
Kananaskis, Alberta
4.5
Every year, over 5 million visitors make their way through Banff National Park to soak in the surrounding peaks, bountiful wildlife, and turquoise-colored lakes. With this many visitors, it's hard to find yourself alone, especially during the peak seasons of summer and fall. Right next door to Banff National Park, however, is a beautiful little secret: Kananaskis Country.Kananaskis Country lies...
Witness Yosemite's Firefall
Yosemite Village, California
5.0
0.1 mi
/ 0 ft gain
Over 5 million visitors flock to Yosemite National Park in California's Sierra Nevada Mountain Range every year to take in the geological splendor. While most visitors get to see the park's waterfalls, very few ever get to witness the Firefall. For two weeks between mid-late February, a small waterfall that cascades off the eastern side of El Capitan turns into a colorful explosion as the sun s...
Visit the Puffins of Hafnarholmi
Borgarfjarðurhofnvegur, Iceland
0.1 mi
/ 30 ft gain
Located in the remote northeast corner of Iceland, the newly built harbor of Hafnarholmi lies just a few miles north of Borgarfjodur Eystri (aka Bakkagerdi). While the harbor is new, the puffin colony is not and it is easier than ever to access the grassy mounds where they like to build their nests. Before we go any further, it is important to note that the Atlantic puffins do not hang around I...
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