Why Cascadia Super Gravel Is One of the Pacific Northwest’s Most Unique Gravel Races
I’ve been a part of more gravel races than I can count. Most of the time, my role is that of a photographer, capturing the moment. On some levels, that sounds exhilarating. While it is a blast, most of my time is spent waiting, watching … and thinking.
Recently, I shot photos at Cascadia Super Gravel outside of Olympia, Washington. It was my first time there. While I’ll circle back around to more details of the event itself, I want to pick up where I left off in that first paragraph … thinking.
What Does It Take to Become an Outdoor Tourism Destination?
On a random weekend in June, I found myself driving through Moab, Utah.
Long before I reached the edge of town, I knew I had arrived.
Sprinter vans lined the highway with expensive mountain bikes hanging off the back. Signs advertised jeep tours, climbing guides, and bike shuttles. Every parking lot seemed full of dusty adventure rigs. There was an unmistakable energy in the air.
You could feel it.