Anyone who reads this website, or my novels knows I’m a huge fan of the outdoors, especially camping. While hotels can be great, nothing is better than a remote campsite on public land. Usually, these sites have the best location, and are unburdened by crowds.

This particular site was in Redwood National Park. My girlfriend Rachel and I literally had the entire beach to ourselves. A perfect campsite nestled between the Pacific, and groves of ancient redwoods.

California never ceases to amaze me. And I live in Montana, so that’s saying something.

Campsite, with miles of empty beach in Redwood National Park.

A post shared by Michael Hodges (@michaelhodgesauthor) on Nov 15, 2017 at 9:21pm PST

I recently had an AMAZING trip along the California coast. It started out with business at the Beverly Hilton, then on to see a great friend in Santa Cruz, and finally the ridiculous Redwood National Park. In this video, my girlfriend Rachel and I are hiking in the backcountry of Redwood National Park.

Hiking *through* a tree in Redwood National Park.

A post shared by Michael Hodges (@michaelhodgesauthor) on Nov 9, 2017 at 6:12pm PST

A large grizzly bear, patrolling a lake shore for food before hibernating. Glacier National Park.

Vital Ground contacted me last week, and asked if I'd donate my "Snow Grizzly" photo for their outreach campaign. I was happy to oblige. Vital Ground works to protect grizzly corridors across the Northern Rockies. It's nice to know this incredible grizzly is going to help other grizzlies. The image was captured in Glacier National Park. http://www.vitalground.org/

A post shared by Michael Hodges (@michaelhodgesauthor) on Oct 26, 2017 at 8:43pm PDT

I was lucky to encounter this cow and bull moose in the wilds of Glacier National Park. It’s not everyday you get to see mega fauna like this interacting.

A bull and cow moose in Glacier National Park. Yes, I backed away once I stopped recording. #wildlife #moose #glacier

A post shared by Michael Hodges (@michaelhodgesauthor) on Oct 22, 2017 at 5:01pm PDT

I was lucky to camp in Glacier last week. The fall colors were tremendous, but 50 mph winds, and freezing temps chased me out. Still, it was good to be back.

Glacier National park, earlier today.

A post shared by Michael Hodges (@michaelhodgesauthor) on Oct 19, 2017 at 8:42pm PDT