ABOUT ME

My interests and hobbies are many, as my wife can tell you, but backpacking and photography are at the top. Probably the main reason is that these have also become interests my wife enjoys and we get to do these together!

Sherburne Wildlife Refuge is close to our home in Zimmerman, Minnesota, so wildlife photography has become a bit of an obsession. My love and knowledge of the outdoors has been a big help in knowing where to capture some great opportunities. I have been taking photographs of wildlife for quite a few years but have always been reluctant to share them, feeling they weren’t sharp or professional enough. Recently, I watched a photographer on YouTube and he shared something that really changed my way of thinking. His philosophy is that when we take photos, we are capturing something unique that touched our heart at that moment — an image that made us happy and tells a story, which makes it special and something worth sharing! Not every shot we take needs to be an award winning photo!

My outdoor survival skills are above average, as I have done many backpacking trips, in all 4 seasons, since 1975. My hiking has taken me to 22 states, a bit in Canada, and even an opportunity to hike in northern Japan. I often get asked where my favorite place to go is and my answer? “Anywhere outdoors!”

So why did I name my page Falcon Creek Adventures?

Well… back in my mid-twenties, I had an opportunity to spend several weeks in Wyoming hiking Yellowstone National Park. A favorite spot was Falcon Creek in Teton County. That adventure and the beauty I was able to enjoy have always stuck with me. Oh… and also, falcons are one of my favorite birds.