THE GREAT WEST

There’s more to explore in the Great West than a person could do in a lifetime. The wide-open vistas, big skies and splashes of color bring joy and sentimental feelings that I’ve been there in a past life.

wind turbines and clouds in southeast washington

WIND TURBINES

One of my favorites from the rolling prairie in southeastern Washington. The wind turbines stretched past the horizon, where clouds kissed the hilltops. The country road I had followed ended on private property — this was as far as I could go, but it was a great vantage point.

turbulent storm clouds followed by sun in the prairie of southeast washington

SUN FOLLOWS STORM CLOUDS

A bank of turbulent storm clouds roiled across the prairie hills in southeastern Washington. I drove like hell over sketchy backroads, following the clouds and looking for the right moment. Suddenly, the sun lit up this golden hill and chased the storm away.

a storm moves into the badlands national park in south dakota

STORM MOVING INTO THE BADLANDS, SOUTH DAKOTA

a lonely windmill stands guard over an abandoned corral in southeast washington
lake view in medicine bow-routt national forest, wyoming

(LEFT) A lonely windmill stands guard over an abandoned corral in southeastern Washington. (RIGHT) A lake in Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, Wyoming.

the palouse in October viewed from steptoe butte in washington

THE PALOUSE

A view of the Palouse in mid-October, from the thimble-shaped Steptoe Butte, Washington.