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2025: A New Chapter Begins
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2025: A New Chapter Begins

2025 was the year everything changed. This article is a recap of the year I stepped away from active duty as an Army Field Artillery officer and went all in on building Martin’s Migration — chasing mountain biking, landscape photography, adventure, and a slower, more intentional life outdoors. I recap some of my favorite moments from each month , list my favorite mountain bike trail of 2025, and highlight my favorite photo of the year.

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A Landscape Photographer’s Guide To Fall Photography In Bend Oregon
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A Landscape Photographer’s Guide To Fall Photography In Bend Oregon

Discover why Bend, Oregon deserves a spot on every landscape photographer’s bucket list this fall. This guide “A Landscape Photographer’s Guide to Fall Photography in Bend Oregon” reveals hidden fall-color gems like Shevlin Park, Tumalo Falls, and the scenic stretches along Cascade Lakes Highway. Get pro tips for capturing golden aspen and larch groves, avoiding crowds, and finding the best light. Whether you’re hunting autumn foliage, shooting moody forests or dreamy mountain reflections, this guide arms you with the location ideas, timing, and creative vision to make your fall photography session unforgettable.

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Post Road Trip Thoughts- Part 3/3

Post Road Trip Thoughts- Part 3/3

In this final part of a 3 part series of road tripping, I discuss what I thought of the road trip looking back on it. I talk about how I think it went overall, my favorite places, least favorite place, and the things I would change to make the road trip even better.

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