Oklahoma’s Route 66 “Sidewalk Road”
Near Miami, Oklahoma, a nine-foot stretch of pavement survives as the only remaining section of old U.S. Route 66. Known locally as the “Sidewalk Road,” it dates to the early years of federal road building.
Autumn Excursions in Central Indiana
On a chilly, foggy autumn morning, I left Indianapolis for a journey through south-central Indiana to photograph some of its most iconic covered bridges.
A Farewell Visit to Appalachia
I set out to make the most of a weekend photographing some of my favorite locations in West Virginia, knowing it would be my last trip through the area for a while—a sort of farewell to Appalachia.
Discovering a Sandstone Rockhouse in Carter County, Kentucky
The charmingly rustic Rock House Road lies on the east side of Tygarts Creek in Carter County, Kentucky. This one-lane gravel path winds through an impressive sandstone rockhouse, a natural marvel that gives the road its name.
A Winter Expedition Off Roading in West Virginia’s Allegheny Mountains
Kicking off 2024 with a winter off-roading adventure in West Virginia's Allegheny Mountains presented an unparalleled experience.
Rebuilding Hocking Hills: Old Man’s Creek Bridge
In the serene setting of Ohio's Hocking Hills State Park, a remarkable concrete bridge spans Old Man's Creek. Made from a series of cast-in-place concrete platforms and piers, this bridge is a testament to both resilience and design.
Capturing Jackson County’s Covered Bridges
Jackson County, West Virginia boasts a rich history, especially when it comes to its iconic covered bridges: The Staats Mill Covered Bridge and the Sarvis Fork Covered Bridge. Both structures serve as a testament to the craft, innovation, and heritage of the area.
Revisiting Two Eastern Kentucky Railroads
I visited two former Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad branch lines in eastern Kentucky that have been transformed into rail trails on a pleasant spring afternoon.
Exploring the Highland Scenic Highway
The Highland Scenic Highway is one of the most underrated scenic byways in West Virginia.
Winter at America’s Newest National Park: New River Gorge
After a warm and mostly snowless December, January has produced one snowstorm after another. Taking advantage of the last storm over the past few days, I camped out near Fayetteville, West Virginia, and captured New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, Thurmond, the Glade Creek Grist Mill at Babcock State Park, and various other scenes.