Drip. Drop. Drip. Drop. That was the sound Nick and I woke up to on a rainy September morning in the middle of the Cascades. It was our first night in our new rooftop tent and it was the best sound in the world.
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I always love going back to Olympic National Park to camp, it seems like every time is a unique experience. Each time I return, I make it a goal to drive forest roads I haven't yet seen, which usually results in findi... 
After the drive from Alaska to the States, I swear it felt like the entire country was all my big back yard. Just the thought that I was no more than a couple days drive from home gave me a good feeling. It had been a... 
Earlier this year we embarked on a great Alaskan journey. We'd been in Alaska for over two months and as much as I hated it, it was time to leave. A trip that was supposed to be two months long total had turned into s... 
With the snow starting to fall in the mountains, we decided to head up the Mt. Baker highway in search of a new camping spot and the hopes of seeing snow up close and personal for the first time since last winter. It ... 
With the experience of a month of camping in Alaska we were finally getting towards the start of the warm season. Alaska is amazing, and might just be the greatest place in America - the expanse and general feeling of... 
After about 1,500 miles from the North Cascades in Washington State reality sets in. After a long winter in the Pacific Northwest - what I had always considered the "North Country" - I began to realize how early in ou... 
Intro My name is Forrest Mankins. I’m a 25 year old photographer from Oklahoma, and I’m on an adventure. It’s always been a dream of mine to travel; to pack a bag, a map, and a camera, and to see whe... 
After a day exploring Mt. Baker with one of my favorite photographers and biggest inspirations, Alex Strohl, I set out to Camano Island to look for a campsite. Camano Island and Cama beach has always been in my head a... 
After being gone in Spain for a couple weeks, I was dying to get back out and camp again. I ignored my jet lag and set out towards Mt. Baker for my first camping trip after transitioning to a full time photographer. I... ***Sorry for any inconvenience, but the showroom is currently open by appointment only. Please email or call for inquiries and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.*** Dismiss
