Banner & Oak - Vol. 5
It's Memorial Day Weekend. Time to hit the lake, set up camp, and crack open a cold one. Soak up the sun and the sounds of...
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The Outdoors: A Photographer’s Perspective
Photography is my creative outlet, and in a way, it’s my therapy. How is taking pictures therapeutic? I asked myself this same question for a...
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Iceland: Ten Days in an Icy Paradise
Our stay in Iceland was breathtaking as we explored a landscape that seemed familiar, yet foreign. Spending our entire trip on the southern half of...
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Chasing Waterfalls: Spring Break in Maryland
Cunningham Falls State Park lies just over the border from Pennsylvania to Maryland, and it’s my favorite hiking spot. This area is unique because you can find...
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Tread Lightly: How to Discover Nature Without Destroying It
When I shared my last blog post about Plumas County, I received some feedback that I should discuss how added tourism to natural spaces can damage...
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Spring Into Adventure
Celebrate the arrival of spring with the Banner & Oak Spring Into Adventure Scavenger Hunt Photo Challenge! We are encouraging you to get #outthere and explore your...
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Winter in the Idaho Panhandle
When it comes to finding peace and solitude, there are few places that rival the mountains of Northern Idaho. Especially in the winter time, these...
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What to Expect When Staying in a Yurt
Whenever I travel, I try and opt for unique accommodations rather than booking a hotel, and I’ve found myself in some interesting places. One of the...
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Four Lessons I Learned Traveling Through the City of Lights
"Paris, the City of Lights, holds a special place in my heart. I recently embarked on my first trip to Paris, and I’m overflowing with...
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