Cairn on Boulders

Cairn markers are essentially the “Live, Laugh, Love” signs of the wilderness, serving as high-stakes Jenga towers for people who want to prove they were … more

San Felipe Wash and the Texas Dip

Just northwest of the junction of California State Highway 78 and Borrego Springs Road lies the Texas Dip, a mile long stretch of blacktop running … more

Black Phoebe

A black phoebe has a way of making an ordinary backyard feel like a tiny nature documentary. One moment the air is still, the next … more

House Finch #3

House finches can quickly turn an ordinary backyard into a tiny, feathered drama. They’re small but they carry themselves like they own the place—perching on … more

Surf 13

Beach kids

Day’s End

The iconic Endless Summer poster has been parodied and “borrowed” so many times that the silhouette of a surfer against a neon orb has become … more