Kearney, Nebraska is the Sandhill Crane capital of the world, and there's a big sign at the entrance of the city to prove it. Every year, one of earth's greatest spectacles occurs between March and April, where over 600,000 Sandhill Cranes make a pit stop to feed in the Platte River before continuing their journey north. The sound alone is something you will never forget.  Sandhill Cranes have a distinct call,  like a soft, high pitched rattle.  It's hard to describe, but,  t

One of Utah's best kept secrets, a hidden gem near Salt Lake City, in Big Cottonwood Canyon. A gorgeous line up of aspen trees reflecting off a wind shielded lake, and a peaceful and popular Moose hangout. The trick is finding the trailhead... Willow Lake has become my favorite spot in all of Utah.  It feels so distant from civilization in the mountains, but is only a 25 minute drive from Salt Lake City. I have hiked to Willow Lake close to 10 times this year during differe