ARTICLES | Elisabeth Brentano

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT A WYOMING HORSE PACK TRIP

Details on a multi-night horse pack trip in the Washakie Wilderness. This guided adventure is an incredible way to see Wyoming’s natural wonders, and glamping-style accommodations bring modern comforts to the backcountry.

TravelWyoming.com, February 2023

YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO ARIZONA'S NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES

An overview of Arizona's nine national wildlife refuges, all of which are located in the southern region of the state. These refuges provide habitat for a wide range of species, and they offer visitors recreational opportunities like hiking, camping and even boating.

VisitArizona.com, December 2022

A MOTHER-DAUGHTER ADVENTURE IN MADERA CANYON

My mom and I have traveled all over the world together, but lately we've been exploring places closer to home. While she's adventurous, she's not particularly outdoorsy, but I found the perfect trip for us in the form of a rustic forest service cabin rental in Madera Canyon, Arizona.

Arizona Highways, October 2022

FOUR DAYS OF BACKPACKING IN IDAHO'S WHITE CLOUDS WILDERNESS

A trip report covering a four-day, three-night backpacking route in the stunning Cecil D. Andrus-White Cloud Wilderness. Some of the route requires off-trail travel and scrambling, but hikers are rewarded with some of the best views in Idaho.

VisitIdaho.org, July 2022

A PLACE OF REFUGE

Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge spans 118,000 acres of vast Sonoran Desert wilderness, and it is home to endangered masked bobwhite quail and over 300 avian species. Despite facing challenges like drought and invasive vegetation, a dedicated group of volunteers is helping with conservation efforts.

Arizona Highways, October 2021

TIGER KING AND THE U.S. BIG CAT TRADE: CONSERVATION OR COMMODIFICATION?

An in-depth look at how a lack of regulation in the U.S. has interfered with big cat conservation efforts on a global scale. Beyond policy change, it's up to us to educate ourselves about legitimate wildlife sanctuary and establishments that abuse animals for profit.

BBC Wildlife, July 2020

FINDING STRENGTH AND INSPIRATION DEEP IN THE UTAH DESERT

Utah’s wilderness helped heal me during the most difficult period of my life, and it continues to serve as a place for me to relax, recharge and recenter. This personal essay shares the details of my first camping trip, and some of my favorite spots in the state.

VisitUtah.com, May 2020

HOW A TRANSLATOR USES TECHNOLOGY TO TRAVEL BACK IN TIME

A profile on Daniel, a translator who telecommutes from a rustic village in Spain. This is one of a dozen stories featured in the book I photographed and authored with Smartling Inc., Move the World with Words.

Smartling Inc., January 2020

LOOKING FOR MORE?

These are the most recent articles, plus a few of my personal favorites. For more, please visit the CLIENT WORK section of my website, and you'll find links to older blogs there. I'll eventually bring my blog back, but for now, I'm keeping the most informative and visually exciting pieces here.

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