Jacob's Ladder

Patrick Bates

Each year hundreds of people come to Base Camp with a camera. Each year one stands out.

Wanna Make a Side-Blotch Lizard Your Friend?

All you need is a fly swatter and a dead fly. Well all you really need is the fly.

Live, From the Canyon Lands, it's Saturday Night

The Rabbit

For three years, since he was just a baby, the rabbit has come by the front porch for Kobae leftovers. Today as Tom was walking out the door, the rabbit jumped up on the front porch. Tom went to the fridge for carrots and lettuce and when he turned back, the rabbit had for the first time entered the lodge. Wherever the rabbit is, that's where lunch is.

Kobae Goes Hiking

After four months Kobae finally leaves the property on a hike while a Collard lizard watches from cover.

Quiet on the Porch

A hummingbird so fast the camera can't catch, but does the butterfly below. The side-blotch hides on the wall, the Woodhouse in search of food and the rabbit dines on the porch.