Keeping hydrated on the trail is important. It's even more important during the summer. One of the easiest ways to do that is through a hydration bladder. Sure you can carry a Nalgene bottle or even a one-time-use bottle from the store but using … [Read more...]
May 25, 2023 By Leave a Comment
The Old Masonic Lodge in Ashland, Louisiana
Sitting on a lonely stretch of HWY is the small town of Ashland, Louisiana. There isn't much left of the original town. You will find a government building, a couple of nearby churches, houses, and an abandoned Masonic Lodge. The Old Masonic Lodge … [Read more...]
May 16, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Review: Rokinon 12mm F2.0 NCS CS Ultra Wide Angle Lens Sony E-Mount Lens
For years I used Prime Lenses and preferred them over telephoto lenses. Eventually, I decided in 2019 that it was time to lighten my gear before an international flight and purchased a Sony SELP18105G E PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS lens. This lens has been … [Read more...]
May 14, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Random Image of the Week #215: Abandoned Farmhouse South of Bossier City, Louisiana
This week's random image is of an Abandoned Farmhouse South of Bossier City, Louisiana. I came across this old farmhouse as an accident as I was on my way out to Hall Summit to photograph the school. Abandoned Farmhouse South of Bossier City, … [Read more...]
May 11, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Dupree’s Grocery – Esso Gas in Ashland, Louisiana
Last year I was driving through the backroads of Natchitoches Parish, La when I came across this old mom-and-pop service station just outside of Ashland, Louisiana. After some research, this was originally Dupree's Grocery – Esso Gas. Dupree's … [Read more...]
May 10, 2023 By 2 Comments
Hall Summit School and Gymnasium
Sitting just off the Highway in Hall Summit, Louisiana is the long-time abandoned Hall Summit School. This beautiful old school and gymnasium has sat unused for years and is slowly falling in on itself from the inside out. Hall Summit School and … [Read more...]
May 7, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Random Image of the Week #214: Dirt Road Therapy
This weekend’s random image is from a 2020 road trip out to Marysville, Texas Ito photograph an old church that was converted into a Freemason Lodge. I love the dirt road but would have preferred not have the wind generators in the background. Dirt … [Read more...]
May 4, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Old Storefront in Downtown Greenville, Texas
I was out doing some exploring in downtown Greenville, Texas, and was trying to get a good shot of the recent work done on the Cadillac Hotel when I stumbled on this old building. It's not abandoned. It looks like it's being used for storage or a … [Read more...]
May 2, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Review: Oboz Sawtooth II Mid B-Dry Hiking Boots
Over the last few years, my wife and I spend a few days a month out hiking. Usually over the weekend and we try and take a few days off a year and explore new places and do some hiking in areas we haven't been to before. In 2019 we had a trip planned … [Read more...]
April 23, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Random Image of the Week #213: Abandoned Motel at a Travel Center – Near Hazlehurst, Mississippi
This week's random image is of an Abandoned Motel at a Travel Center near Hazlehurst, Mississippi. I came across these old rooms as I was driving out of the abandoned service station that's nearby. From the looks of the building, it hasn't been used … [Read more...]
