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Adventure and travel photographer based out of Denver, Colorado. I teach photography workshops and offer private guiding around the west. More at jasonjhatfield.com

It's an icon so you're not likely going to be here alone. The weather coming off the ocean can get pretty nasty so if you're staying in a camper van I recommend finding somewhere sheltered in town when not shooting.

This is the best photography spot close to Las Vegas. If you're headed to Zion it's worth a stop on the way there or back.

Incredible views and dog-friendly!

Great site but it fills up quickly in the popular months, i.e. when it's not blazing hot or freezing cold.

You can't beat the winter views of the park while XC skiing! It can get pretty cold, (-20˚F on my visit) but when the sun is out it feels warm. The trail is pretty popular but it's awesome you can take your dog on a winter trail in a National Park.

This was a superb spot on a fall morning this year. I was alone for sunrise and only saw a few others later.

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01/08/16

Not much in the way of trails here but it's a pretty huge area to have your dog off-leash legally in Jeffco. Bring traction for icy winter conditions.

I've only photographed from the Maligne Lake Boathouse but it was incredible. The water was reflection-perfect calm and big clouds hung in the air at sunset. I was surprised no one else was photographing sunset with me. I also spent a day canoeing on the lake and it was amazing; we took the dog and stopped for a picnic along the shore, we saw moose, bald eagle, and even fished some.

Worth the stop on your way to Canyonlands. This is the most impressive display with easy access in the area.

This is the location that first made me want to visit the Canadian Rockies. Yes the crowds are crazy, but there are usually very few people at sunrise.

Love the trails in this park, especially how remote you feel running on them. The hike up from the bottom is a beast but worth it. The snowshoeing is excellent here too.

This is an excellent loop to snowshoe when the powder is deep!

Definitely worth a trip off the main coastal highway route.

Found this place by accident while looking for camping near Silver Falls State Park. The falls are awesome and feel very secluded.

Great views and a nice escape from the city. If you're into biking it's a popular road for cyclists.

My favorite drive in all the redwood parks. The dirt road means you'll see fewer cars, especially in the off-season, and get closer to the big trees. The forest looks best after a recent rain or with misty fog. http://jasonjhatfield.com/travel/er5ghh519hxhhrtuzgpkv5c9tbfqvu

If you're hiking this in the winter I'd recommend traction like micro-spikes.

Another of the most incredible falls in the PNW! The scene looks like something out of a fantasy book and I could stay all day watching the falls.

This place is incredible and one of the best natural wonders of North America, if you can see it. I've been here in March trying to wait out a multi-day a blizzard to see the lake, but finally saw it on another trip in May. If you're coming here to get great photos you'll likely have to wait a few days for good conditions.

Fun slide down, not so much back up.

It was fun to backpack along the same river I've canoed. The campsites were nice and river access was a plus.

Definitely worth stopping at if you're in the area. Nice spot for a picnic that doesn't see a ton of people.

This is a great fall photography spot close to Denver; tt usually peaks in mid-October for colors. I really like the trails here and it's somewhat close to home, but I don't visit that often because it's not dog-friendly.

I love running here amongst the red and yellow sandstone, especially in the spring when everything is green. It's also one of the more level trails close to Denver.