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Boundary Cone Butte, elevation 3429, is a volcanic neck in the foothills of the Black Mountains of Mohave County, Arizona, USA. The butte is on the historic Route 66 near Oatman, Arizona, about 14 miles east of the Colorado River. Boundary Cone was a prominent landmark to pioneers traveling through the area. The butte is also an important religious and cultural symbol to native tribes in the area. In the early Spring, the meadows surrounding the butte are filled with the colorful orange California Poppy.

Photographer Jeff Goulden has combined his lifelong passion for photography and his love of the natural world, creating a portfolio that reveals nature in its pure and simple beauty. Growing up in the Puget Sound region of Washington State gave Jeff the opportunity to pursue hiking, canoeing, backpacking, mountain climbing and other outdoor adventures. Jeff is now based in Northern Arizona where he continues to hike, mountain bike and cross country ski. As always, his camera accompanies him on his many outdoor adventures. Photography is Jeff's artistic medium with which to share his love of nature and wilderness. Jeff received his Bachelors in Business Administration and Information Science from Pacific Lutheran University in...