Even in the most beautiful places, it's easy to walk by and not notice our surroundings. If we're more focused on our thoughts, or our phone, we don't pay attention to what's under our feet, over our head, or all around us.

Unless, of course, we're hiking with Doug Paulson.

The Salem photographer, who describes himself as a "gotta know why" kind of guy, notices detail, and because he doesn't like keeping good things to himself, he mentions those details.

"I will go on walks with people, and point out things, and they are so amazed. But it's old hat to me.

"My hikes are a learning experience...