A photograph has the innate ability to communicate something that cannot be done so in words. It is the universal language of humanity, transcending spoken dialects to communicate emotion and narrative....

The Creativity Drought In the name of authenticity, I openly admit that I find myself in a constant tug-of-war with artificial intelligence. At times, it has organized my thoughts, sparked new ideas,...

“This is maddening.”  “A total joke.”  “You can’t even call it winter.”  To any Salt Lake resident reading this, you don’t have to be told what this winter has been like because...

Hustle and Bustle There is absolutely no place on Earth that is completely free, at all times, from human noise. Not one. Even the most desolate environments imaginable are no exceptions to this unfortunate...

Decisions, Decisions Though I’ve had the privilege of visiting Yellowstone in times past, something was different about my trip this year. Plans went sideways before they could even begin. I had intended...

I savor the summer months each time they come around. Though the impossibly dry heat can test my commitment, I always find a way to miss this time come autumn. For memories are born in the soft fabric...

Over the summer, I had the opportunity to travel to Iceland for an internship. This was one of the most inspiring and transformative experiences of my life; this breathtaking landscape evoked in me a feeling...

Caught in the Floodlight   The act of seeking light is an innately human quality. We are, after all, biologically dependent on this miraculous phenomenon. However, our persistent fascination...

Significance of Snow   "In the mountains, there are only two seasons: winter and summer. The snow is the basis of everything. It is the source of life."— John Muir   The Wasatch Mountain...

What is a garden? In the most literal sense, a garden may be described as a physical space dedicated to growing various plants, vegetables, or flowers. Though accurate, I challenge us to ask ourselves,...

Time is a precious thing, and no one approaches life quite like a dog. Many know that dogs perceive time differently than we do. You may have even heard that to calculate your dog’s age you multiply...