Labor Day Weekend Adventure
By Karlee Biskup It was the perfect day for a hike on Tumbledown Mountain in Western Maine. Three distinct trails – the Brook Trail, Parker Ridge Trail, and Loop Trail – all climb to Tumbledown Pond, also known as Crater lake, … Continue reading Labor Day Weekend Adventure
Lakes of the Clouds Hut
by Andrew Graham. One of two lakes that sit on the top third of Mt. Washington. This was taken at Lakes of the Clouds Hut on an overcast day. I had just left the hut and had begun the ascent … Continue reading Lakes of the Clouds Hut
Andrew Graham
Senior at Greely High School in Maine. I’m a hiker and always have a camera with me. I’ve been taking pictures since my grandfather gave me his Canon Ae-1 when I was six. Continue reading Andrew Graham
The Trails of Maine Audubon
As the new mission statement reflects, the “Maine Audubon Society is dedicated to the protection, conservation, and enhancement of Maine’s ecosystems through the promotion of individual understanding and actions.” I couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day for a … Continue reading The Trails of Maine Audubon
Releasing Four Sea Turtles on Okaloosa Island
First published by the Duke Nicholas School. A Gulfarium staff member carefully opened the plastic container, lifting a flapping Green Turtle into the morning sunlight along the Emerald Coast. Walking quickly, but carefully, she made her away across the beach … Continue reading Releasing Four Sea Turtles on Okaloosa Island
Old Bridal Path in New Hampshire
The photo was taken on the Old Bridal Path up Mt. Lafayette in New Hampshire. This hike was quite strenuous, but rewards you with incredible views along the trail and at the summit. Continue reading Old Bridal Path in New Hampshire
Looking Towards the Wasatch Mountain Range
This is my favorite photo from Park City, Utah, east of Salt Lake City. The landscape looks towards Utah’s Wasatch Mountain Range from the heart of the resort. Continue reading Looking Towards the Wasatch Mountain Range
View of Manhattan from Brooklyn
I definitely agree with the idea that Manhattan is often best enjoyed from one of New York City’s other boroughs, in this case, Brooklyn. Looking out over the East River from Dumbo, the city that never sleeps looks even more … Continue reading View of Manhattan from Brooklyn
Okaloosa Island before Tropical Storm Hermine
It had been quite a while since I’d been on the beach, despite the fact that I look at the dunes almost every day from my office along the Emerald Coast. Last time I visited, the Gulf of Mexico was … Continue reading Okaloosa Island before Tropical Storm Hermine
Overlooking Quito
Quito is officially the highest capital city in the world at 9,350 feet above sea level. Located in the Guayllabamba river basin, the city settles nicely into a valley among the Andes mountains range. Continue reading Overlooking Quito
The Temple of Zeus
Traveling to ancient Greek ruins in Athens allows you to travel back in time. I am always amazed how the ancient Greeks were able to erect such immense and lasting structures without modern technology. The Temple of Zeus seen in … Continue reading The Temple of Zeus
Finding Herps on Spence Ridge Trail
Although I’m no longer a student, back-to-school commercials and sales still are the harbingers of the end of summer. We can feel the days getting shorter, cooler, and less humid here in North Carolina, and my friends and I are … Continue reading Finding Herps on Spence Ridge Trail
