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Adventures, Travel, Tips & Tricks, Gear Reviews, Hiking, Backpacking and Exploring all through the lens of a camera. Looking for Tips & Tricks or the best locations for Landscape, or Wildlife photography. Look no further, sometimes getting those great shots may require some hiking or back country backpacking to get them. Our goal at Shutter Bison is to provide you with as much information or details to improve your photography skills or to just have more fun in the great outdoors.


Pasadena Audubon Society (PAS)
The Pasadena Audubon Society (PAS) is a non-profit organization founded in 1904 with the aim of promoting the conservation of birds


Don't be a Trail Idiot: You Get to Decide
It's hard to decide who truly is the Trail Idiot here. The people who break the rules or the ones who should be enforcing the rules.


Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
A sanctuary dedicated to preserving Alaska’s wildlife through conservation, education, research, and quality animal care
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Sierra Nevada Weekend Adventure: Cottonwood Lakes Loop and Mount Langley Summit
Hiking a 23-mile loop from Cottonwood Lakes in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, via the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) and exiting via the...


Exploring A Birdwatcher's Paradise at Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area
Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area beckons birdwatching enthusiasts with its diverse habitats and rich avian life.


Birdwatching Bliss: Exploring Whelan Lake Bird Sanctuary in Oceanside
Whelan Lake Bird Sanctuary is a serene oasis of natural beauty. The sanctuary encompasses over 100 acres of wetlands, woodlands, and meadows


Exploring the Southern Sierra Nevada: Jordan Hot Springs Loop Hike
Nestled within the stunning Southern Sierra Nevada Mountains lies a hidden gem for outdoor enthusiasts and hikers: the Jordan Hot Springs


Respecting Wildlife and Maintaining a Safe Distance
In today's fast-paced world, where we are constantly surrounded by concrete jungles and technology, it is crucial to remind ourselves of...


Birdwatching at Bette Davis Park in Glendale, California
The Bette Davis Park in Glendale, near the Los Angeles “River”, is a gem for bird enthusiasts and nature lovers alike


Birdwatching at the Huntington Library
Birdwatching is a popular activity among nature enthusiasts, and the Huntington Library in San Marino, California


Birdwatching in a Los Angeles Wildlife Sanctuary
The sanctuary spans over 140 acres and is home to a variety of habitats, including oak woodland, chaparral, and riparian areas.


Hiking to the Top of Mount Whitney: A Journey to Remember
Hiking to the top of Mount Whitney is a challenging but rewarding journey that offers stunning views and a sense of accomplishment


Hiking the John Muir Trail
The JMT is a 211-mile long trail that winds through the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California, from Yosemite Valley to Mt. Whitney


Birdwatching at Hansen Dam Nature Preserve
Hanson Dam Nature Preserve, located at the base of the Angeles Crest Mountains of Southern California, is a beautiful and diverse ecosystem


Birding at the Los Angeles Arboretum
Birdwatching is a fascinating and exciting activity that allows us to appreciate the beauty and diversity of our feathered friends.


The Wild, Wild West is Back in California
Leaving California because due to rising homeless population, out of control taxes and the lack of enforcing crime


5 Great Places to Birdwatch in Los Angeles
You wouldn't think that there would be many places to Birdwatch in Los Angeles, but you would be right. Kind of...


Point Lobos Natural Reserve
Point Lobos is located on the California coast just north of Big Sur and at the southern tip of Carmel Bay


A Field Guide to California Wildflowers
The hills of California are alive with color during the spring when wildflowers blanket the countryside in a rainbow of blooms.


Matterhorn Summit Adventure in Winter
No, not the one in Switzerland nor Disneyland but Matterhorn Peak in the Hoover Wilderness.


RARE Channel Island Fox
The Rare and Endangered Island Fox only exist on a few of the Channel Islands off the Coast of California. There are less then 100 left


Wasn’t the planned shot, but I will take it
Santa Cruz Island is one of the most beautiful and exciting destinations off the coast of California


Palisades Glacier Adventure
The Palisades Glacier is located on the Eastern side of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in the John Muir Wilderness


Mt. Whitney Backcountry Adventure
As many may know or become aware of, getting permits for Mt Whitney is difficult.
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