outdoor camping

My favorite seasons are the spring and the fall. Do you know why? Outdoor camping! The summers are brutally hot where I live, so camping during this time is not a very good idea. But just before the weather gets too hot, or once it begins to cool down, are the ideal times for outdoor camping. This year, before the winter months set in, I managed to invite myself on one last outdoor camping trip. I have a friend who is a wilderness photographer, so he's always taking outdoor camping trips for his work. I find his job utterly fascinating; I love the idea of capturing the remote beauty of the wilderness for others to share. This outdoor camping trip was to northern Arizona, just before the snows came. It was pretty chilly, but he has the best equipment and was prepared for this type of weather. Because he usually takes these trips alone, he always practices the rules of safe camping and is prepared for any emergency. I got to follow him to all of his photo shoots and saw some incredible parts of this landscape that I wouldn't ordinarily see. It was an amazing experience! Many of his travels take him much farther away from home, so I wouldn't be able to accompany him, but I still can't wait for his next outdoor camping trip!