USA: Idaho guide
In Idaho, hike the Sawtooth Mountains, explore gold mining history (in Custer and “Land of the Yankee Fork” State Park), and admire rainbows glowing in… Read More »USA: Idaho guide
Tom Dempsey
Tom Dempsey is a world nature travel photographer based in Seattle, Washington, USA.
How to acclimatize to high altitude
Learn how to adjust to high altitude without getting sick (updated in 2018): Ascending too quickly above 10,000 feet elevation can cause nausea, headaches, or… Read More »How to acclimatize to high altitude
PERU 2000, 2003 treks, Machu Picchu
Peru delights your heart with spectacular mountains, amazing ancient ruins, and colorful cultures. In 2000 and 2003, I enjoyed trekking in Peru to Machu Picchu, Lares, Santa… Read More »PERU 2000, 2003 treks, Machu Picchu
AUSTRALIA guide
This article mostly covers our first trip to Australia, where Carol and I left Seattle’s winter for 7.5 weeks exploring some great forest parks in… Read More »AUSTRALIA guide
NORWAY: 1981 solo hitchhiking journey
Norway solo hitchiking trip June 1 – July 29, 1981 Norway made a big impression on me in 1981 when I was 25 years old,… Read More »NORWAY: 1981 solo hitchhiking journey
CANADA: Bowron Lake Provincial Park story
“Pardon Me, I’ll Run to my Ambulance Now…” A true story from Bowron Lake Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada. September 18-28, 1993. Adventure travel sometimes takes an… Read More »CANADA: Bowron Lake Provincial Park story
CHILE 2005 & 1993
In Chile, inspiring Patagonian scenery and great trekking between comfortable mountain lodges rival any in the world. We left winter in Seattle to enjoy summer… Read More »CHILE 2005 & 1993
ARGENTINA 2005: Patagonia, Buenos Aires
In Argentina, inspiring Patagonian scenery and great hiking rival any in the world. We left winter in Seattle to enjoy summer in Buenos Aires, Patagonia… Read More »ARGENTINA 2005: Patagonia, Buenos Aires