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Matthew Grahovac @mlghikes.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Due to all the storms in VA, I had go to the Keystone State to get a hike in. The 30 mile West Rim Trail traverses the the Pine Creek Gorge, aka PA Grand Canyon. I was able to get some really epic shots of the hike. Here are just a few. Full WRT Trail guide here: mlghikes.com/west-rim-tra...

A lone deer standing in the middle of a trail bathed in golden light.

Pink wildflowers just starting to bloom.

A lone hiker standing on a ledge overlooking a massive canyon

A canyon at twilight, its river awash in a pink hue.

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Matthew Grahovac @mlghikes.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Finally was able to get out of hibernation and go on my first backpacking trip of the year. The Three Ridges Loop was spectacular. Here are a few of my favorite shots from the trek. Check out my trail Guide here: mlghikes.com/three-ridges... #hiking #photography #ThreeRidges #sonyalpha

A mountain vista with a cloudy reflection in a puddle of water.

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Matthew Grahovac @mlghikes.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Playing Michigan State's offense after this is going to be like fighting cavemen with rocks and sticks after you just fought robots with laser guns and rockets #purdue

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Matthew Grahovac @mlghikes.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Big news! My photo, 'Aurora's Dance over West Virginia' was chosen to be the cover shot of F-Stop Magazine's 2025 Landscape Issue. It is an incredible honor to be included with so many talented artists. Go check out the issue here: www.fstopmagazine.com #landscapephotography #landscape2024fstop

A bright and colorful aurora colors the sky in hues of red, green and purple.

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Matthew Grahovac @mlghikes.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

No, the two in this quadrant are 50-ft Falls and Havasu Falls. I forgot to include the Mooney Falls photo I took. Here is Mooney Falls.

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Matthew Grahovac @mlghikes.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Two reverse alley oop dunks, fadeaway 3s, circus shots. Purdue is toying with Nebraska right now #boilerup

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Matthew Grahovac @mlghikes.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

From the Grand Canyon to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, here are my favorite photos from the 2024 hiking season. If you are interested in reading about my adventures, or checking out more of my photography. Check out my site www.mlghikes.com. 6/6 #hiking #photography #sonyalpha

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Matthew Grahovac @mlghikes.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

I appreciate Purdue making this one a laugher. It allowed me to take down and put away all of my Christmas decorations. #BoilerUp

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Matthew Grahovac @mlghikes.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Nice!!! I have an idea of a 6-day loop itinerary starting and ending at Jenny Lake. One night would be in Alaska basin and one night would be at this place called Kit Lake which I still have to do more research on, but I've heard is a really good off-the-grid location.

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Matthew Grahovac @mlghikes.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

I was going to try for August, but I know it's probably the most popular time with the wildflowers and weather. I've read early July can be pretty treacherous, how was the snow when you hiked that early in the season?

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Matthew Grahovac @mlghikes.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

I'm going to be trying for permits in January. Was it really as difficult to get them as I've others have made it out to be?

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Matthew Grahovac @mlghikes.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Anyone else see this last night? Apparently this is called a moon halo. It happens when the moon's light is refracted by ice crystals in cirrus clouds. Luckily I was able to grab my camera and get a good shot before it disappeared. #astrophotography #moon #moonhalo

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Matthew Grahovac @mlghikes.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

One of my favorite hikes. That was the first time I'd hiked out west. The weather was perfect, and it was cool learning/planning for the tides.

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Matthew Grahovac @mlghikes.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

On my last night at Pictured Rocks, I was hoping for the northern lights, I settled for a fiery sunset. Not a bad consolation prize. #hiking #landscapehotography

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Matthew Grahovac @mlghikes.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Shouts to CJ Cox for making that loss look respectable!!! Gotta keep that metrics game strong. #purdue

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Matthew Grahovac @mlghikes.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Northwestern basketball opens #bigten season with a last second loss on a buzzer beating three. Chris Collins is so back!!!

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Matthew Grahovac @mlghikes.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

So my photo "Golden Hour at Mather Point"was selected as a finalist for the Grand Canyon Conservancy's 2025 Digital Membership Card. It didn't win, but it was amazing to even be considered. Check out out the other finalists here: www.facebook.com/share/p/19Sz...

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Matthew Grahovac @mlghikes.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Great photo!!! I recently hiked Pictured Rocks as well. Here is mine from the same spot.

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Mrvn @agi-marvin.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Best piece I've ever read from Neubert imo. Give it a read #purdue

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Matthew Grahovac @mlghikes.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

"When you go, your footprints will fill with grass. Moss shall cover your tombstone, and as the sun rises, green shall spread over all, in all of shades and hues." -The Green Knight #hiking #photography #sonyalpha

An old, decaying, broken down car in the forest.

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Matthew Grahovac @mlghikes.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

No one is going to mourn Ryan Walters nor should they, but he wasn't a coach that was easy to hate. Just seemed like he was in way over his head. I hope the athletic department understands the gravity of this next hire, with all the changes in college football, you have to get this right. #purdue

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Matthew Grahovac @mlghikes.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

The announcers calling Walters a "defensive minded coach" is only technically true. Looking at Purdue's season, you would never believe that. #purdue

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Matthew Grahovac @mlghikes.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

The college basketball gods are trying to give us Purdue fans PTSD with this matchup...

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Lily Lachance 🏳️‍⚧️🚀✍️ @lilylachance.com · 24/11/2024

Optimist: The cup is half full Pessimist: The cup is half empty Thru-hiker: whoa, bro, you're adding 200 grams to your base weight *and* taking up all that cubic space? Righteous, bro - I just drink right out of the pot, but hike your own hike, right?

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Matthew Grahovac @mlghikes.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Hot take: The Great British Baking Show is the best thing on TV, and it's not even close.

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Matthew Grahovac @mlghikes.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Will Berg when he plays against Marshall #purdue

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Matthew Grahovac @mlghikes.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Sunset at Mather Point. There is nothing as spectacular as the Grand Canyon. I've hiked through it three different times, and it never gets old. #hiking #grandcanyon #nationalparks

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Matthew Grahovac @mlghikes.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Reaching for the stars. I'll never get tired of capturing the milky way. Give me a dark sky, and you'll find me looking up. #milkyway #astrophotography #nightscapes #sonyalpha

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Matthew Grahovac @mlghikes.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Thank you!!! I wish I could say it was planned. It was a 14 mile hiking day, and we just got there much later than I wanted

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Matthew Grahovac @mlghikes.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

The famous Chapel Rock right at sunset. The lone pine perched atop is estimated to be 250 years old. After years of erosion, it's umbilical root system is the only thing that still connects it to the mainland. This one is a long exposure due to the lighting conditions. #hiking

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Matthew Grahovac @mlghikes.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Wow!!! I had no idea. You sure?

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Matthew Grahovac @mlghikes.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

39 regular Season non-conference games in a row is just a bonkers streak. Probably won't see anything like that anytime soon. Truly the golden era of Purdue Basketball. #BoilerUp

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Matthew Grahovac @mlghikes.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Maybe he was just trying to get some people breath. I don't know, but that was a strange call by paint

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Matthew Grahovac @mlghikes.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

He's not even having a good game by his standards, and he is making a big impact for Purdue out there

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Matthew Grahovac @mlghikes.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Purdue is playing real bad basketball right now. Marquette has a lot to do with that

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Matthew Grahovac @mlghikes.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

As soon as you say that, he has a dunk and an assist

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Matthew Grahovac @mlghikes.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

They are hedging him hard pushing him towards half court away from the basket. It's been one of the few things in the last few years that has slowed him down

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Matthew Grahovac @mlghikes.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Braden doing a little too much out there right now. Marquette speeding him up, making him uncomfortable. #purdue

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Matthew Grahovac @mlghikes.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Going to need less than 12 turnovers to feel good about tonight. Smart's classic havoc defense is going to test Purdue out. Especially with us not getting as many offensive rebounds as usual.

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