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"After a 10 mile hike to the base of Half Dome, our group set up tents for the night.

I wanted to shoot a long-exposure with some light-painted characters to commemorate our journey and overall spirited mood."

-Darren Pearson @dariustwin

 

Lodgepole

Dark sky views at Lodgepole Campground is one of the reasons why it’s such a popular campspot in Sequoia National Park.

Karelian Isthmus

Be prepared for thick forests and moss covered trees when camping on the Karelian Isthmus.

Ribbons A Flame

An extraordinary moment captured as the fire paints ribbons of life on a starry night in the Cherokee National Forest.