Stargazing at Grand Wash
Watching the stars in the Grand Wash, a canyon within Capitol Reef National Park. Continue reading Stargazing at Grand Wash
Category: Gallery
A Florida Flower Blooms
This beautiful flower unfurled its petals on the side of a trail in the Florida Panhandle. Though I was hiking the Garcon Point Trail to look for birds, I found myself equally mesmerized by all the late-fall blossoms around my … Continue reading A Florida Flower Blooms
Small Surprises: A Caterpillar Underfoot
The tourism office was not kidding when they said the Salkantay Trek is long and difficult. Battling altitude, gaining great elevation, and riding horses are three things I don’t do very often, and I have to admit I did struggle. … Continue reading Small Surprises: A Caterpillar Underfoot
Playing Peekaboo with a Green Salamander
by Walter Smith A Green Salamander peeks out of a crevice in a sandstone outcrop on Virginia’s High Knob. Continue reading Playing Peekaboo with a Green Salamander
Jacksonville Beach Stroll
With holiday songs in all the stores, lights strung about my neighborhood, and temperatures dropping each day, there is nothing like escaping the encroaching winter by flying down to Florida. During a week-long conference in Jacksonville, I enjoyed sunny skies … Continue reading Jacksonville Beach Stroll
A Lounging Seal in Casco Bay, Maine
Paddling Casco Bay from the Royal River in Yarmouth, ME, I snuck up on this seal lounging on the rock as the tide came in. Continue reading A Lounging Seal in Casco Bay, Maine
Scene from Geneva
Last summer my sister and I went backpacking across Switzerland. This photo captures the famous Jet-d-eau-fountain where Jet d’Eau literally means ‘water jet.’ This is a huge fountain on Geneva Lake that reaches heights of 460 ft due to water expulsion speeds of 120 mph. … Continue reading Scene from Geneva
The Cumberland Mountains
by Walter Smith. The Cumberland Mountains, viewed here at their southern edge above Virginia’s Powell Valley, are a hotspot of biodiversity for a number of groups of organisms. Click below for the full image! Continue reading The Cumberland Mountains
A Sea Turtle Swims along the Emerald Coast
by Gregg Thomas; see more of Gregg’s photos on Instagram: @greggthomasphotography. A slow swim over rippled sand; this sea turtle was spotted along the Emerald Coast of Florida. Continue reading A Sea Turtle Swims along the Emerald Coast
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving to all you explorers out there! Is anyone contemplating fun activities for #OptOutside the day after Thanksgiving? Let us know in the comments below! Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving!
Birds of Picayune Strand
During a field trip last week, my classmates and I headed into Picayune Strand to witness first-hand the restoration efforts that are meant to impact the Everglades as a whole. While it’s true I took note of the filled canals … Continue reading Birds of Picayune Strand
4:17pm – Sunset
Still getting used to daylight savings and the sun starting to go down around 4pm. With only a few more weeks left of fall weather and after recent events, I’ve made it a goal to get outdoors and enjoy the … Continue reading 4:17pm – Sunset
