My Thoughts, Ramblings and Ideas

Welcome to the journal — not quite a blog, not quite a notebook. Just a quiet space where I can put words to the images I create and share stories from the road. Sometimes it's a reflection, sometimes a glimpse behind the scenes, and sometimes it's just the thoughts that surface after a long hike, a quiet camp, or time spent off the beaten path.
Think of it as a place to wander — through landscapes, ideas, and whatever else the journey stirs up.

Andrew Hertel 3/16/23 Andrew Hertel 3/16/23

Moto/Photo Adventure in Death Valley

Going on adventures is good for the mind, body and spirit. Myself and three of my moto/photography friends spent a week exploring Death Valley in search of good light and good times.

Andrew Hertel 7/12/22 Andrew Hertel 7/12/22

La Línea

A section of border fence extends into the Pacific Ocean separating Tijuana, Mexico and the United States.

Andrew Hertel 3/8/22 Andrew Hertel 3/8/22

It’s not always about the photography

As much as I’d love every photography trip I take to be productive……

Andrew Hertel 2/28/22 Andrew Hertel 2/28/22

Laguna Sentinels

A rare winter storm brought a magical winter wonderland to San Diego’s local mountains, of course I had to take advantage of the conditions and had a snowy adventure day.

Andrew Hertel 12/22/21 Andrew Hertel 12/22/21

I’m riding my bike from Canada to Mexico!

I’m finally doing it, I’m going to ride my bike over 3,000 miles from Canada to Mexico. Follow along and join me as I bikepack my way down the Continental Divide along the world’s longest unpaved trail, the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route.