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Adventures in the World of Photography
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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The Beauty and Adventure of Eagle River Nature Center: Exploring Alaska's Wilderness
The Eagle River Nature Center is situated in Chugach State Park, a massive expanse of protected wilderness that spans over 495,000 acres
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Exploring Alaska's Untamed Beauty: A Glimpse into its Common Wildlife
Common wildlife species that call Alaska home, offering you a glimpse into the wonders that await in this remote corner of the world.
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Wild Encounters: Viewing Majestic Grizzly Bears at Lake Clarke National Park in Alaska
Alaska, the Last Frontier, is home to some of the most breathtaking natural wonders and remarkable wildlife encounters on the planet
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Why Proper Lightweight Clothing and Gear Selection is Crucial for Spring and Summer Travel
Spring and summer are some of the most popular times of the year for travel. The warmer temperatures are an ideal time to explore new places
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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
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Topo Trailventure 2 WP Shoes
Trailventure -lightweight and rugged waterproof hiking boot featuring our signature roomy toe box, built to take on any trail in any weather
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Do Trekking Poles actually help when hiking?
Trekking poles are often seen as a luxury item for hikers and backpackers, but they are actually an essential piece of gear
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5 Simple Ways You Can Make a Big Impact on Earth Day and Every Day
Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22nd to promote environmental protection and raise awareness about our planet.
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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.
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Leave No Trace
Leave No Trace is a set of principles aimed at helping people enjoy the outdoors responsibly while minimizing their impact the environment
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Gossamer LT5 Trekking Poles
The most portable poles we have ever made, our LT5s are some of the lightest 3-piece poles on the planet.
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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...
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Don't be a Trail Idiot: Special Edition
Even though the firing of their guns is legally questionable, the FULL PACKAGE TRAIL IDIOTs did break a bunch of other laws.
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Charging Bear: Stand Your Ground
Bear is charging you and your inner prey urges you to run, but you must fight that urge and stay put.
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Colorado Grasslands
When you think of Colorado for most people endless mountain ranges come to mind. But a quarter of Colorado is actually grasslands.
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Don't be a Trail Idiot Part 4: Look At Me
This next group of people take the cake for Trail Idiots and will be known as the WTF Trail Idiots.
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Backpacking the West Ridge in Zion National Park
Visitors to Zion can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, such as hiking, rock climbing, and camping, while taking in the stunning scenery
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Don't be a Trail Idiot Part 3: Deathwish
This form of Trail Idiot has been "Trending" for a while now. It's the Wildlife Selfie Trail Idiot.
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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
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Don't be a Trail Idiot Part 2: The Dangerous Ones
Most of us have come across these Trail Idiots whizzing by on the trail, the Mt. Bike Trail Idiots.
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Tips for Avoiding Poison Oak, Poison Ivy, Poison Sumac: What to do if you think you touched it.
If you spend time outdoors, there's a good chance you will encounter poison oak. These rash-inducing plants are found throughout the US
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In Search for the seldom-seen River Otters in Puget Sound
When you think of otters, for most people the cute and cuddly sea otter comes to mind. Sea otters are adapted to living in the ocean
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Tracking Animals for Photography: Explore
Game Trails are paths the wildlife in that area created over generations. Animals create these paths by using the same path over and over
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Best Source For Prescription Sunglasses
SportRx is a San Diego-based company that was built by active opticians who ride their bikes, run their races, push their jogging strollers,
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