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Matt Van Swol is a self-taught landscape photographer, writer, and nuclear scientist for the US Department of Energy. After personally struggling with depression for many years, he is passionate about showing others the beauty of world around them.

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3 Trips I Took this Year Instead of Buying the New iPhone X

3 Trips I Took this Year Instead of Buying the New iPhone X

Matt Van Swol

5 Places to Visit in the PNW: Avoiding the Closed Trails along the Columbia River Gorge

5 Places to Visit in the PNW: Avoiding the Closed Trails along the Columbia River Gorge

Matt Van Swol

The Art of Being "Gear-Content"

The Art of Being "Gear-Content"

Matt Van Swol

Define Yourself by What You Love, Not What You Do for Work

Define Yourself by What You Love, Not What You Do for Work

Matt Van Swol

Please Stop Flying Drones in Canada’s National Parks: It’s Illegal

Please Stop Flying Drones in Canada’s National Parks: It’s Illegal

Matt Van Swol

Here’s How to Avoid the Summer Crowds in Banff and Jasper National Parks

Here’s How to Avoid the Summer Crowds in Banff and Jasper National Parks

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Are Outdoorsy People Happier?

Are Outdoorsy People Happier?

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Drones: Changing Old Stereotypes

Drones: Changing Old Stereotypes

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I Spoke Out Against Litter and Vandalism in My City's Parks and Got HAMMERED

I Spoke Out Against Litter and Vandalism in My City's Parks and Got HAMMERED

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Stop Bashing Instagram: A Letter to the Outdoor “Purists”

Stop Bashing Instagram: A Letter to the Outdoor “Purists”

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How the Outdoors Helped Me Fight Depression

How the Outdoors Helped Me Fight Depression

Matt Van Swol

The Basics: 4 Pieces of Gear You Need to Backpack This Spring

The Basics: 4 Pieces of Gear You Need to Backpack This Spring

Matt Van Swol

Don't Travel Iceland Alone in the Winter

Don't Travel Iceland Alone in the Winter

Matt Van Swol

Walking on Mars: Discovering Iceland's Hverir Geothermal Field

Walking on Mars: Discovering Iceland's Hverir Geothermal Field

Matt Van Swol

How the Outdoors Changed My Perspective on Art and Life

How the Outdoors Changed My Perspective on Art and Life

Matt Van Swol

8 Tips to Finance Your Winter Explorations

8 Tips to Finance Your Winter Explorations

Matt Van Swol

So, You Got a Drone for Christmas?

So, You Got a Drone for Christmas?

Matt Van Swol

How to Convince Someone to Travel with You

How to Convince Someone to Travel with You

Matt Van Swol

Why You Should Take a Point and Shoot Camera on Your Next Adventure

Why You Should Take a Point and Shoot Camera on Your Next Adventure

Matt Van Swol

If You Love the Outdoors, You Should Be Using a Solar Charger

If You Love the Outdoors, You Should Be Using a Solar Charger

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Holiday Gift Guide for Photographers

Holiday Gift Guide for Photographers

Matt Van Swol

What I Learned Exploring Banff Alone for a Winter Weekend

What I Learned Exploring Banff Alone for a Winter Weekend

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Augusta, Georgia: The South's Hidden Outdoors Gem

Augusta, Georgia: The South's Hidden Outdoors Gem

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How to Travel to the Most Exotic Places on Earth: CHEAP!

How to Travel to the Most Exotic Places on Earth: CHEAP!

Matt Van Swol

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