Among his many gifts, John was also a talented photographer. He photographed images of the people and places he experienced all over the world and showed his work professionally, often in connection with speeches made at colleges, universities as well as government and business facilities across the country. A series of John’s Photographs along with paintings by David Armstrong were exhibited by the Hammer Gallery in NYC from December 2, 1980 through January 7th 1981, celebrating and benefiting The Windstar Foundation.

Many of John’s songs reflected his relationship with nature and indeed, one of his greatest pleasures was spending time outdoors. He spent as much time as possible backpacking, hiking and climbing and was also an avid fisherman; a rod and reel in hand as often as a guitar. John was a golf enthusiast as well, not only a yearly guest at the Bob Hope Celebrity Classic but the host of his own annual Pro-Am Celebrity Golf Tournament in Tucson every January.

These are just a few of John Denver’s numerous interests, all of which help to illuminate the true diversity of John’s talents and passions.