The Big Thompson River meanders through a grassy meadow in Moraine Park at Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado.

A River Runs Through Moraine Park

Early mornings bring opportunities to photograph low hanging fog at base of the Tetons.

Low Hanging Fog at the Tetons

Early morning provides a view over still waters of the Tetons at Jenny Lake in Grand Teton National Park.. The trail is gentle and easily walkable.

Still Waters at Jenny Lake

Sprague Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park has a short walk hike around this serene lake with breathtaking views of the Front Range of the Colorado Rockies.

Morning View at Sprague Lake

Zion National Park's desert landscape contrasts beautifully with the red peaks.

Desert Landscape at Zion

Moraine Park lies in Rocky Mt National Park

Sunbeams Over Moraine Park

The fog was heavy in the valley, but the sunshine was bright at the top of Mt. Helix in San Diego

Sunrise on Mt. Helix

The winter colors of Owen's Valley in California

Sleeping Trees of Winter in Owen's Valley

This snowy Sierra scene is along Highway 395 in California.

Snowy Sierras on a Sunny Day

You can see this view of the Laguna Mountains from the Kwaay Paay trail in Mission Trails Regional P

Misty Laguna Mountains

A winter storm is rolling down from the heights of the Sierra mountains.

Storm Rolling Down the Sierras

This hiking trail goes up Solstice Canyon from Malibu Beach

Mustard Plants Under the Oaks

This huge oak at Rockville Regional Park is hundreds of years old

Majestic Sunlit Oak

Zion National Park's scenery provides many opportunities for beautiful photographic scenes

Afternoon Misty View at Zion

At times finding serenity means taking a walk in the mountains.  Other times it means relaxing in your home taking in the serenity of a beautiful mountain scene that transports you to that place where daily worries melt away.

Finding Serenity in the Mountains