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The 2023 Happier Place Nature Photography Calendar Is Ready!

2023 Happier Place calendar front, back, inside pages, grid, monthly calendar, nature photography, photos by Luci Westphal

Are you ready for a fresh start or continue living your best life? Let the 2023 Happier Place monthly wall calendar help you make it happen!

Costa Rica’s Most Popular National Park: Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio. Worth it?

beach cove surrounded by jungle, Manuel Antonio National Park, Punta Catedral seen from Playa Gemelas

Is Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica’s most popular national park worth a visit despite the crowds? Absolutely! Here’s why…

It’s That Time: 2022 Happier Place Nature Photography Calendar

2022 Happier Place Calendar, Nature Photography Wall Calendar

The 2022 Happier Place Wall Calendar is here! With 13 nature photos, words of inspiration, and highlighted days for joy and celebration, we wish you all a happier, healthier 2022!

Unexpected Thrill: The Tallulah Falls in Tallulah Gorge State Park (Georgia, USA)

Tallulah Falls in Tallulah Gorge State Park, Georgia, waterfall, Tallulah River

The Tallulah Falls and the Tallulah Gorge State Park are a thrill to discover and explore – from the top of the canyon rim, along trails, over a suspension bridge, and on the gorge floor and in the river!

More Ways To Make Someone Happier: New Nature Photography Postcards

new outdoor and nature photography postcards by Happier Place and Luci Westphal, featuring images of egret, alligator, flowers, Manhattan Bridge, Prospect Park Bridge, butterfly

Our new nature photography postcards are a delightful way to show someone you care by sending a quick handwritten note.

So Ready for a Happier Year: 2021 Happier Place Calendar

2021 Happier Place calendar, nature photography, beach to canyons, words of inspiration

The limited edition 2021 Happier Place Monthly Wall Calendar is here! Wishing you a healthy, happier year with 13 beautiful nature photos, words of inspiration, and lots of holidays and occasions for joy and appreciation.

Getting Started in Wildlife Photography

Getting started in wildlife photography may seem intimidating. From equipment to locations, where to begin? Let’s remove the doubt and show you how to take outstanding wildlife photos! Spoiler Alert: it’s way easier than you thought.

Whales, Birds, Otters, and Mountains Rising From the Sea: Kachemak Bay and Homer (Alaska)

islands, mountains, Happier Place, Kachemak Bay, Alaska

Combining the stunning landscape and abundant wildlife of Kachemak Bay with the outstanding food scene, culture, and people of Homer, makes this corner of the world an ideal Happier Place destination.

New Mexico: The Sights That Inspired Georgia O’Keeffe and Ansel Adams

Towering rock formations of Plaza Blanca.

Join us on a virtual road trip to the outstanding landscapes and culture of New Mexico that inspired painter Georgia O’Keeffe and photographer Ansel Adams.

The 2020 Happier Place Calendar

2020 Happier Place Calendar, nature photography, wall calendar, happier inspiration

The 2020 Happier Place Calendar isn’t just filled with 13 pretty nature photos. Every month offers words of inspiration. And 11 of the 12 months feature holidays and occasions for joy and appreciation.

Custer State Park and the Amazing Needles Highway (South Dakota)

Mountain Goat, Needles Highway, Custer State Park

This hidden gem of the Black Hills is the reason you should visit South Dakota: Custer State Park and Needles Highway. Of course, you could also check out Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse while you’re there.

The Green Heart of Brooklyn: Prospect Park (Brooklyn, NY)

Prospect Park, Brooklyn, Endale Arch, bridge, tunnel to Long Meadow from Grand Army Plaza, Happier Place

The vast and diverse Prospect Park in Brooklyn is arguably the best park in New York City – maybe in the world. But we’re probably as biased as the thousands of others who have called this park their backyard.

America’s Favorite Drive + Longest Linear Park: Blue Ridge Parkway

Blue Ridge Parkway, street sign, north, south, arrow, mountain, HappierPlace

The Blue Ridge Parkway is an All-American Road famous for its colorful views of mountain ridges, lush valleys, and the curvy road ahead, from Virginia to North Carolina. Did you know it’s also America’s longest linear park?

Make Someone Feel Special: Happier Place Postcards and Greeting Cards

Happier Place cards, mutiple-choice, postcards, greeting cards, nature photography, mountain goat, highway, pelican, sunset, yes lets

Let’s go old school to make someone happier. Instead of another fleeting text, comment, or “like”, send someone a handwritten note. Happier Place Cards give you lots of options.