Discover and learn to capture the rugged beauty and rich cultural history of California’s Eastern Sierra, while learning how we can protect these extraordinary public lands for generations to come. From the towering summit of Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the continental U.S., to the eastern gateway of Yosemite National Park, this region is truly a photographer’s paradise.
This trip blends outdoor exploration with exquisite fall color photography and conservation storytelling, guided in part by writer and photographer Josh Jackson, a passionate champion for public lands and a CLF Leadership Circle member. Last year, Josh released The Enduring Wild, a book filled with powerful stories and striking images from some of California’s most vulnerable and overlooked public lands.
No prior photography experience is needed, just a curiosity to learn and a desire to see the world through a new lens.