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Shaped over millions of years, Northern Arizona’s Painted Desert is a landscape of stillness and subtle color—one that reveals its story only to those willing to slow down and look closely. open.substack.com/pub/jeffgoul...
The Painted Desert of Northern Arizona
A Landscape Painted by Time
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January 3, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Shaped over millions of years, Northern Arizona’s Painted Desert is a landscape of stillness and subtle color—one that reveals its story only to those willing to slow down and look closely. open.substack.com/pub/jeffgoul...
Each New Year I like to note some of my personal favorite pictures that were taken in the preceding year. Here are my favorites for 2025.
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Favorite Pictures 2025
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January 3, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Each New Year I like to note some of my personal favorite pictures that were taken in the preceding year. Here are my favorites for 2025.
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Each New Year I like to take note of the first bird I see or photograph. This becomes my First Bird of the Year to be included in my gallery of first birds. Click on the picture to find out more about this years first bird. www.jeffgouldenphotography.com/first-bird-o...
First Bird of the Year
First Bird of the Year
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January 3, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Each New Year I like to take note of the first bird I see or photograph. This becomes my First Bird of the Year to be included in my gallery of first birds. Click on the picture to find out more about this years first bird. www.jeffgouldenphotography.com/first-bird-o...
Route 66 turns 100, and Northern Arizona shows exactly why this road still matters — from Oatman’s Old West storefronts to the telegraph poles standing over the Painted Desert. Step into the history that shaped a century. open.substack.com/pub/jeffgoul...
Exploring the Mother Road in Northern Arizona
The people, places and stories that shaped Route 66's first century
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December 9, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Route 66 turns 100, and Northern Arizona shows exactly why this road still matters — from Oatman’s Old West storefronts to the telegraph poles standing over the Painted Desert. Step into the history that shaped a century. open.substack.com/pub/jeffgoul...
I am honored to have my picture of a "Steller's Jay in a Snowstorm" selected for an Honorable Mention in the 2025 Arizona Game and Fish Photo Contest.
November 28, 2025 at 1:26 PM
I am honored to have my picture of a "Steller's Jay in a Snowstorm" selected for an Honorable Mention in the 2025 Arizona Game and Fish Photo Contest.
This important conversation is taking place in Flagstaff, AZ on Oct 12, 2025. Scan the QR code to register.
October 9, 2025 at 5:02 AM
This important conversation is taking place in Flagstaff, AZ on Oct 12, 2025. Scan the QR code to register.
The story behind my photo begins with a hike, a sunset, and 2,000 arches carved by time at Arches National Park. At Delicate Arch, I watched the stone glow in the fading light — a moment I’ll never forget. Please click the picture to read the article.
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Arches National Park, Carved by Time
Explore the Natural Artistry Carved Over Millions of Years
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October 7, 2025 at 11:21 PM
The story behind my photo begins with a hike, a sunset, and 2,000 arches carved by time at Arches National Park. At Delicate Arch, I watched the stone glow in the fading light — a moment I’ll never forget. Please click the picture to read the article.
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Experience Canyon de Chelly through my lens—sweeping rim overlooks, sacred Spider Rock, ancient cliff dwellings, and the living Navajo homeland. A visual journey into the heart of the Southwest. www.jeffgouldenphotography.com/canyon-de-ch...
Canyon de Chelly National Monument
Experience Canyon de Chelly through my lens—sweeping rim overlooks, sacred Spider Rock, ancient cliff dwellings, and the living Navajo homeland. A visual journey into the heart of the Southwest.
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September 28, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Experience Canyon de Chelly through my lens—sweeping rim overlooks, sacred Spider Rock, ancient cliff dwellings, and the living Navajo homeland. A visual journey into the heart of the Southwest. www.jeffgouldenphotography.com/canyon-de-ch...
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September 19, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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Sunset Crater, Arizona’s youngest volcano, reshaped the landscape, and the Sinagua people’s lives a thousand years ago — a story of loss and resilience. Arizona’s youngest volcano still glows with history.
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Sunset Crater
Sunset Crater, Arizona’s youngest volcano, reshaped the landscape, and the Sinagua people’s lives a thousand years ago — a story of loss and resilience. Arizona’s youngest volcano still glows with his...
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September 2, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Sunset Crater, Arizona’s youngest volcano, reshaped the landscape, and the Sinagua people’s lives a thousand years ago — a story of loss and resilience. Arizona’s youngest volcano still glows with history.
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Check out my new Substack web page. If you cherish nature, wildlife, and the stories they hold, you’ll enjoy my monthly articles—always free to read. Subscribe today, and let’s explore the wonders of the natural world together.
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I share the beauty, wildlife, and history of the natural world through my photography and writing—inviting you to see nature’s wonders as I’ve experienced them. My monthly articles are always free to ...
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August 9, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Check out my new Substack web page. If you cherish nature, wildlife, and the stories they hold, you’ll enjoy my monthly articles—always free to read. Subscribe today, and let’s explore the wonders of the natural world together.
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Discover the beauty and joy of birding in Flagstaff, Arizona—from backyard sightings to rare migratory visitors. Photographer Jeff Goulden shares memorable encounters with local birdlife and explores how these feathered wonders bring connection and color to life.
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The Joy of Birds
What do a red-faced warbler, a Western tanager, and a copper-colored ibis have in common? They’ve all stopped me in my tracks—and sometimes posed for my camera—right here in Flagstaff. In this piece, ...
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August 2, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Discover the beauty and joy of birding in Flagstaff, Arizona—from backyard sightings to rare migratory visitors. Photographer Jeff Goulden shares memorable encounters with local birdlife and explores how these feathered wonders bring connection and color to life.
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Have you ever driven past that lonely I40 freeway exit for Two Guns, Arizona and wondered what secrets it holds? From Apache death caves to Route 66 legends and stone ruins that still whisper stories, this ghost town has it all.
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Two Guns, Arizona
A Ghost Town with a Haunted Past
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July 14, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Have you ever driven past that lonely I40 freeway exit for Two Guns, Arizona and wondered what secrets it holds? From Apache death caves to Route 66 legends and stone ruins that still whisper stories, this ghost town has it all.
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My latest Substack article explores the incredible Arizona Trail—a breathtaking 800-mile journey through deserts, forests, and mountains. This piece dives into the trail’s history, beauty, and its special connection to Flagstaff.
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The Arizona Trail
Trails have long connected people to landscapes, history, and adventure. From ancient migration routes to modern National Scenic Trails, these pathways shape our experiences in the natural world. Amon...
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March 16, 2025 at 7:45 PM
My latest Substack article explores the incredible Arizona Trail—a breathtaking 800-mile journey through deserts, forests, and mountains. This piece dives into the trail’s history, beauty, and its special connection to Flagstaff.
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Ever wonder what makes the Gunnison’s Prairie Dog more than just another burrowing rodent? Let’s dig into their fascinating world!
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January 1, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Ever wonder what makes the Gunnison’s Prairie Dog more than just another burrowing rodent? Let’s dig into their fascinating world!
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Please check out my latest post to Substack, "Monument Valley, Explore the Timeless Wonders." substack.com/home/post/p-...
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December 15, 2024 at 9:58 PM
Please check out my latest post to Substack, "Monument Valley, Explore the Timeless Wonders." substack.com/home/post/p-...
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John and Bartha Moulton Barn #1 by Jeff Goulden
John and Bartha Moulton Barn #1 Photograph by Jeff Goulden
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December 14, 2024 at 4:19 PM
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Jeff Goulden on Substack
In today’s turbulent and hyper-partisan world, I keep returning to nature to find comfort. Family, friends and nature are often the only things that make sense to me.
Nature has been a source of ins...
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December 11, 2024 at 4:08 PM
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I just published my first article on Substack. It's about the fascinating Abert's Squirrel. Please let me know what you think. substack.com/home/post/p-...
December 6, 2024 at 6:10 PM
I just published my first article on Substack. It's about the fascinating Abert's Squirrel. Please let me know what you think. substack.com/home/post/p-...
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Watson Lake and the Granite Dells #1 by Jeff Goulden
Watson Lake and the Granite Dells #1 Photograph by Jeff Goulden
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December 5, 2024 at 3:40 PM
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Watson Lake and the Granite Dells by Jeff Goulden
Watson Lake and the Granite Dells Photograph by Jeff Goulden
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November 21, 2024 at 2:49 PM
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Bison Herd at Sunrise by Jeff Goulden
Bison Herd at Sunrise Photograph by Jeff Goulden
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November 21, 2024 at 1:14 PM
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