Charlie Russell Nature Photography
Western moss heather, Cassiope mertensiana

Late Season Carson Pass Wildflowers

Carson Pass is my favorite wildflower hot spot, with so many wonderful trails and a very long wildflower season. This time we went on a late-season hike, the end of August, and even this late we found at least 50...

Mountain Gorilla, Gorilla beringei ssp. beringei

Mountain Gorillas of Rwanda

I had the opportunity to visit the endangered Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda this summer, and I’d like to share my experience with you. Yes, this post is a departure from my normal wildflower hike topic, but I hope...

Small camas, Camassia quamash

Elizabethtown Meadows Wildflowers

Elizabethtown Meadows is a very easy trail that leads to a wonderful meadow full of wildflowers. It is easy to reach, near Truckee, CA, and it is just a 1.2 mile round trip to the meadow (you can go much further if you...