{"id":59290,"date":"2019-07-02T09:00:09","date_gmt":"2019-07-02T13:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/?p=59290"},"modified":"2019-07-01T13:54:34","modified_gmt":"2019-07-01T17:54:34","slug":"top-10-usa-photography-destinations-for-summer-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/top-10-usa-photography-destinations-for-summer-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 USA Photography Destinations for Summer 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s now officially summer. The weather is warm and the opportunity is hot for travel and photographing some of the best places this country has to offer. There are countless destinations to visit and photograph, but some destinations stand out over others, as premiere hubs for adventure. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the top ten USA photography destinations for summer 2019, all of which offer some of the best locations for photography.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_59295\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-59295\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-59295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/lake-tahoe-california-mick-haupt-K4T55NmlP0I-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"lake tahoe, california Mick Haupt&nbsp;on&nbsp;Unsplash\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/lake-tahoe-california-mick-haupt-K4T55NmlP0I-unsplash.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/lake-tahoe-california-mick-haupt-K4T55NmlP0I-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-59295\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@rocinante_11?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Mick Haupt<\/a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><b>Lake Tahoe, California<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Lake Tahoe region is magical in the winter, with several world-class ski resorts based right in the area. However, summer is when it truly shines, and the crown jewel comes out to play. Lake Tahoe is one of the most breathtaking lakes in the world, and thousands flock to its shores to enjoy the crystal clear waters and pristine beaches.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One may think they\u2019ve been transported to the South Pacific, the waters are that clear. But this lake is situated in the Sierra Nevadas, and its alpine environment and surrounding mountains is a beautiful contrast to photograph. Photographers have the opportunity to capture tropical-looking waters and majestic mountains, all in one location. It\u2019s a combination that is hard to pass up.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_59296\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-59296\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-59296\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/mammoth-lakes-california-jeremy-bishop-iDjHhEwp3PU-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Photo by&nbsp;Jeremy Bishop&nbsp;on&nbsp;Unsplash mammoth lakes, california\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/mammoth-lakes-california-jeremy-bishop-iDjHhEwp3PU-unsplash.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/mammoth-lakes-california-jeremy-bishop-iDjHhEwp3PU-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-59296\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@jeremybishop?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Jeremy Bishop<\/a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><b>Mammoth Lakes, California<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mammoth is situated in the heart of the Sierra Nevadas, and has amazing access to some of the biggest and best mountains in the region. An hour south offers the beautiful outdoor playground of the Alabama Hills, which has access to the Mount Whitney portal for hiking and climbing on the tallest mountain in the continental United States.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even closer to the town, you will find natural hot springs and creeks, and several alpine lakes, in the Mammoth Lakes region. Travel only a few minutes north, and you have the chance to explore the saline Mono Lake, which is bizarre and beautiful, with abnormal salt formations and columns that rise out of the water and offer unique opportunity for any landscape photographer. Mammoth Lakes is wonderful, and should be experienced, as a prime summer destination.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_59299\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-59299\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-59299 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/portland-oregon-adrian-EvClndfYdBs-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Photo by&nbsp;adrian&nbsp;on&nbsp;Unsplash portland, oregon\" width=\"1000\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/portland-oregon-adrian-EvClndfYdBs-unsplash.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/portland-oregon-adrian-EvClndfYdBs-unsplash-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-59299\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@aows?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">adrian<\/a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><b>Portland, Oregon<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oh, Portland. We love your quirkiness, but we especially love what you offer photographers as well. Portland is a beautiful city in its own right, and offers a lot to the prospective urban and street photographer. But outside the city, there are other endless opportunities. Just an hour down I-84 East, you enter the Columbia River Gorge, home to some of the most grand waterfalls on the planet and temperate rainforest ecosystem just screaming to be photographed \u2014 just use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/5-tips-for-photographing-the-columbia-river-gorge\">these 5 tips when you&#8217;re capturing the area<\/a>. Another hour east, and you have access to the Mount Hood National Forest and Hood River, which is home to&nbsp; Mount Hood, Trillium Lake, and more Douglas firs than you could ever count.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not feeling the mountains? An hour west, and you hit the beautiful Oregon Coast and the legendary Highway 101, Cannon Beach, and Ecola State Park. No matter how you slice it, Portland is a destination that shines in the summer, and perfect for any photographer. Plus, if you visit in the summer, you are less likely to spend the entire trip stuck in the Pacific Northwest rain. That\u2019s always a nice added bonus.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_59300\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-59300\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-59300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/seattle-washington-alex-gorey-PdW6YJVbkLs-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Photo by&nbsp;Alex Gorey&nbsp;on&nbsp;Unsplash seattle washington \" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/seattle-washington-alex-gorey-PdW6YJVbkLs-unsplash.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/seattle-washington-alex-gorey-PdW6YJVbkLs-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-59300\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@alexgorey?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Alex Gorey<\/a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><b>Seattle, Washington<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seattle is often noted to be Portland\u2019s rival on most everything, from culture to sports. However, Seattle also rivals Portland on photo opportunities and summer perfection. Only an hour or two east lies the magical Mount Rainier National Park, and the central Cascades, home to the coveted Enchantments. Both locations offer endless alpine opportunities for photographers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A few hours west, on the incredible Olympic Peninsula, lies one of the most diverse national parks in the country \u2014 Olympic National Park \u2014 which offers access to the rugged pacific northwest coastline, vast temperate rainforest, and coastal mountains. And if that still isn\u2019t enough, you can take a drive up north to the North Cascades, which offer some of the most jaw-dropping hikes in the United States.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_59301\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-59301\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-59301\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/stanley-idaho-tim-peterson-rgHGEOP7_4c-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Photo by&nbsp;Tim Peterson&nbsp;on&nbsp;Unsplash stanley idaho\" width=\"1000\" height=\"605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/stanley-idaho-tim-peterson-rgHGEOP7_4c-unsplash.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/stanley-idaho-tim-peterson-rgHGEOP7_4c-unsplash-300x182.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-59301\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@stp_com?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Tim Peterson<\/a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><b>Stanley, Idaho<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stanley, Idaho has recently come onto the scene more, due to its beauty and down-to-earth personality as a mountain town. It is the home base for anyone exploring the Sawtooth Range, which is rugged, wild, and the summer spot to get away. Home to jagged, beautiful peaks and some of the most secluded alpine lakes in the country, you can have the unique luxury of visiting a stunning destination that is perfect for photography, yet not feel overwhelmed by tons of tourists.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to the incredible Sawtooth mountains, Stanley offers some of the most picturesque hot springs in the country. You can find hot springs that are tucked away on a mountain side, or in a secluded mountain shed that overlooks the Sawtooth Range. These hot springs offer a moment of relaxation and an opportunity for photographs. Stanley is truly a must visit place for summer, and a top outdoor town in America.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_59293\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-59293\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-59293\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/kalispell-montana-steve-halama-JHaFjDuri2A-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Photo by&nbsp;Steve Halama&nbsp;on&nbsp;Unsplash kalispell, montana\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/kalispell-montana-steve-halama-JHaFjDuri2A-unsplash.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/kalispell-montana-steve-halama-JHaFjDuri2A-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-59293\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@steve3p_0?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Steve Halama<\/a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><b>Kalispell, Montana&nbsp;<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes nicknamed, the \u201cGateway to Glacier National Park,\u201d Kalispell is a town that offers so much in the summer. Many regard Glacier National Park to be one of, if not <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> most charming national park in the country, and in the summer, the park is completely open, including full access to the \u201cGoing-to-the-Sun Road,\u201d which winds through the glacier-carved mountains, and connects the beautiful Lake McDonald to St. Mary\u2019s Lake in the east.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, Kalispell isn\u2019t just a one-destination-town. Just south of the city lies Flathead Lake, the largest freshwater lake east of the Mississippi. It boasts incredibly clear waters that many say rival Lake Tahoe. So whether you prefer the shoot the lake or the mountains, Kalispell offers it all in the summer.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_59292\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-59292\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-59292\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/jackson-hole-wyoming-ben-emrick-Id9IhRYd20s-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Photo by&nbsp;Ben Emrick&nbsp;on&nbsp;Unsplash jackson hole, wyoming\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/jackson-hole-wyoming-ben-emrick-Id9IhRYd20s-unsplash.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/jackson-hole-wyoming-ben-emrick-Id9IhRYd20s-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-59292\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@benemrick?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Ben Emrick<\/a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><b>Jackson Hole, Wyoming<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A gateway to Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park, Jackson Hole is an absolute legendary, summery destination. The Tetons are some of the most iconic mountains in the world, and the park is home to some of the most grand alpine lakes you will photograph.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the wildlife is why this area truly shines. You will not find a more diverse and vibrant place to view and photograph wildlife in America. Bison, bears, moose, pronghorns, elk, and deer, are easily spotted, especially in the morning, when the parks are quiet and not flooded with tourists. Jackson Hole, to put it simply, is a mecca for any outdoor or wildlife photographer, and truly comes alive in the summer.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_59302\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-59302\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-59302\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/telluride-colorado-kyle-cesmat-0bYPCJQrXnw-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Photo by&nbsp;Kyle Cesmat&nbsp;on&nbsp;Unsplash telluride, colorado\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/telluride-colorado-kyle-cesmat-0bYPCJQrXnw-unsplash.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/telluride-colorado-kyle-cesmat-0bYPCJQrXnw-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-59302\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@kylecesmat?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Kyle Cesmat<\/a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><b>Telluride, Colorado<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Situated in the southwest corner of Colorado, and in the beautiful San Juan Range of the Rocky Mountains, Telluride is one of the best places the Rockies has to offer, and unlike other ski resort towns to the north, doesn\u2019t suffer from overcrowding in the summer.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The town of Telluride is gorgeous in its own right, and offers unrivaled mountain festivals and activities. However, the surrounding San Juans are what make this town a summer photography destination.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several accessible 14,000-foot mountains dot the landscape, offering a challenge to any adventure seeker. The San Juans are jagged and dramatic, and are also home to some of the most colorful alpine lakes in the United States, that see less traffic than other lakes on this list. If you want to experience a truly legendary western destination, Telluride is your place.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_59298\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-59298\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-59298\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/moab-utah-kevin-bree-J6GdzO8NJ50-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Photo by&nbsp;Kevin Bree&nbsp;on&nbsp;Unsplash moab, utah\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/moab-utah-kevin-bree-J6GdzO8NJ50-unsplash.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/moab-utah-kevin-bree-J6GdzO8NJ50-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-59298\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@kevinbree?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Kevin Bree<\/a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><b>Moab, Utah<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moab is incredible year round, but completely thrives during the summer. Thousands flock to the vast land that surrounds Moab, ridden with canyons, mesas, and buttes, perfect for off-roading, mountain-biking, and of course, hiking and trekking.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The area is home to some of the biggest national parks in Utah, Arches and Canyonlands National Park, and is the perfect hub for photographers needing a place to stay or camp, while shooting in the surrounding area. Of all the incredible destinations in Utah, Moab offers the most for any adventure-seeking creative.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_59294\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-59294\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-59294\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/kauai-pascal-debrunner-KFq835juuy4-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Photo by&nbsp;Pascal Debrunner&nbsp;on&nbsp;Unsplash kauai\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/kauai-pascal-debrunner-KFq835juuy4-unsplash.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/kauai-pascal-debrunner-KFq835juuy4-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-59294\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@debrupas?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Pascal Debrunner<\/a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><b>North Shore, Kauai<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/5-photo-spots-you-need-to-capture-on-the-big-island-of-hawaii\">Hawaii Islands are a bucket list summer destination<\/a> for many people. However, the North Shore and island of Kauai offers the most when it comes to photography opportunities. Home to beautiful, laid back towns, like Princeville and Hanalei Bay, the North Shore offers a getaway and home base for those seeking adventure. Just a stone\u2019s throw away from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adorama.com\/alc\/photographing-the-napali-coast-by-land-sea-and-air\">Ne Pali Coast<\/a> and State Park, as well Koke\u2019e State Park, you have the ability to explore one of the world\u2019s greatest coastlines, from above on the sharp ridgelines of the Ne Pali sea cliffs, or below, on the world famous Kalalau Trail, that runs parallel to the coastline, and offers a more personal, ocean experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the destinations don\u2019t stop there. Kauai is home to Waimea Canyon, nicknamed, \u201cThe Grand Canyon of the Pacific.\u201d It is a multi-colored and massive. If you circumnavigate the Kauai, you will find incredible beaches and thundering waterfalls, thousands of feet high. This island truly has it all.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So whether you\u2019re looking for a more luxurious stay in Princeville or laid back, pure-Hawaii experience at Hanalei Bay, the North Shore offers a retreat from the ordinary, and a gateway to some of the most memorable tropical destinations you will ever photograph.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Feature photo by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@solotravelgoals?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">SoloTravelGoals<\/a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s now officially summer. The weather is warm and the opportunity is hot for travel and photographing some of the best places this country has to offer. There are countless destinations to visit and photograph, but some destinations stand out over others, as premiere hubs for adventure. 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