Posts tagged astrophotography
Top 10 Photography Gear Guide for Content Creators & Adventure Photographers

What is the best photography gear for travel bloggers? What camera should I buy? As a content creator, I get asked these questions often, so today I'm sharing our top 10 photo gear guide for travel & adventure photographers & creators. Find out my favorite DSLR cameras for beginners & professionals, as well as other essentials, including tripods, camera bags, memory cards & action video cameras.

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Convict Lake Camping & Kayaking in the Eastern Sierra

Looking for the best spot to camp & kayak in the Eastern SIerra Nevada Mountains? Join me today as I share my complete travel guide to a camping & kayaking adventure at Convict Lake in the Inyo National Forest. Located in between Mammoth Lakes and Bishop along HIghway 395, this alpine lake is perfect for photography, fishing, boating, and camping, especially during autumn with the fall colors.

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HORIZON by Yosemite • NEW Luxury Villa & Suites (Full Property Review)

What are the best hotels and vacation rentals near Yosemite National Park? Today I'm sharing a full property & hotel review of HORIZON by Yosemite, a luxury villa with 5 individual suites perfect for a mountain getaway or home base for Yosemite Valley. Located in Midpines near Mariposa & El Portal atop a hill, this boutique resort provides a tranquil kids free environment with panoramic views.

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Spring Wildflowers at Red Rock Canyon State Park

Looking for the top places to see Spring wildflowers in California? Check out this Flying Dawn Marie travel guide to see current conditions of Red Rock Canyon State Park along Highway 14 north of Mojave. This desert superbloom makes a great SoCal road trip from Los Angeles. This underrated park also provides camping at the Ricardo Campground, which is perfect for stargazing & astrophophotography.

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Trona Pinnacles - An Otherworldly Stop Near Death Valley

Read this Flying Dawn Marie travel guide to visiting Trona Pinnacles located near Ridgecrest, CA in the Searles Valley. This is a perfect stop when taking a road trip from Los Angeles to Death Valley National Park. This BLM land is filled with unique rock formations that have been used as a filming location for many TV shows, commercials & movies, and currently there are wildflowers blooming.

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Badwater Basin at Sunrise, Sunset & Night - Death Valley National Park

Read this Flying Dawn Marie travel guide for hiking the trail to Badwater Basin, one of my top things to do in Death Valley National Park. These salt flats are home to the lowest elevation in North America and we're exploring them for an early morning night sky and sunrise photoshoot. We'll enjoy aspenglow views of Telescope Peak and the Panamint Mountains from this harsh desert landscape.

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Sunset & Stargazing at Dante's View in Death Valley National Park

Read this Flying Dawn Marie travel guide to visiting Dante's View in Death Valley National Park. This is one of the top things to do in Death Valley due to the amazing views of Badwater Basin, Telescope Peak, Panamint Mountains, and Mount Charleston. There are 2 hiking trails that offer more unique overlooks of this unique terrain. Dantes View is a great place for sunrise, sunset, and stargazing,

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24 Hours in Death Valley National Park

Read this travel guide for 24 hours in Death Valley National Park. Get a behind the scenes look at how we capture content for the Flying Dawn Marie blog and YouTube channel as we take road trip to some of our top places and favorite things to do in Death Valley, such as Dantes View, Badwater Basin, Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, Harmony Borax Works, and Furnace Creek Campground.

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