Press


Below is a list of articles on the great outdoors that we’ve written, contributed to, and/or provided photos for. If you're interested in having us write an article or provide photos and would like to collaborate on projects that further Explore More Nature's mission, please contact us via email at Mike@exploremorenature.com.


“Backbone Trail” photography by Michael Kovalsky for Outside magazine, March/April 2023 issue.

Photo of the Backbone Trail in the Santa Monica Mountains (lower right corner of page).


Cover photo by Michael Kovalsky for Backpacker magazine, January/February 2021 issue.

Winner of Fourth Annual Backpacker Magazine Cover Photo Contest.

Winner of the Fourth Annual Backpacker Cover Contest with my winning photo on the cover of Backpacker Magazine's January/February 2021 Issue.


“Griffith Park” written/photography by Michael Kovalsky for Hill Section Life magazine, March 2017 issue.

Article on exploring Griffith Park in Los Angeles, California.

Article on exploring Griffith Park in Los Angeles, California.


“Griffith Park” written/photography by Michael Kovalsky for Rolling Hills Living magazine, March 2017 issue.

Article on exploring Griffith Park in Los Angeles, California.

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“Death Valley” written/photography by Michael Kovalsky for Hill Section Life magazine, December 2016 issue.

Article on exploring Death Valley National Park in California.

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“Death Valley” written/photography by Michael Kovalsky for Rolling Hills Living magazine, December 2016 issue.

Article on exploring Death Valley National Park in California.

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“Abalone Cove Shoreline Park” written/photography by Michael Kovalsky for Hill Section Life magazine, November 2016 issue.

Article on exploring Abalone Cove Shoreline Park in Rancho Palos Verdes, California.

Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Easily share your publications and get them in front of Issuu's millions of monthly readers. Title: Hill Section Life, Nov. 2016, Abalone Cove Shoreline Park, Author: Explore More Nature, Name: Hill Section Life, Nov.


“Abalone Cove Shoreline Park” written/photography by Michael Kovalsky for Rolling Hills Living magazine, November 2016 issue.

Article on exploring Abalone Cove Shoreline Park in Rancho Palos Verdes, California.

Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Easily share your publications and get them in front of Issuu's millions of monthly readers. Title: Rolling Hills Living, Nov. 2016, Abalone Cove Shoreline Park, Author: Explore More Nature, Name: Rolling Hills Living, Nov.