Living out west certainly has its perks. I had one day left in Oregon, and I was caught choosing between two of the big ones I miss. The mountains in the east where I live now barely compare to the great … Continue reading Oregon: Pacific Wonderland, Part Two
After many years of wishing to explore the neighbor to my homestate, I finally made it to Oregon. Sent to Portland for business, I ate my way across this bustling city filled with amazing restaurants, and was endlessly impressed by … Continue reading Oregon: Pacific Wonderland, Part One
First published by the Duke Nicholas School. Every year since 1934, hunters hoping to go after waterfowl or other migratory birds have been obligated to buy a Duck Stamp. Once purchased, 98 cents of every dollar spent on the stamp goes … Continue reading The United States Duck Stamp
I’ve been in love with Germany since my first trip to Europe. In 2015, I visited the small towns of Boppard and Rothenberg, in addition to taking a short cruise along the Rhine. When I returned to Germany last week, … Continue reading The Beauty of Berlin
After observing Yaku Macaques and Sika Deer mingling on Yakushima, and subsequently doing some light research, I’m still having a hard time pinpointing what exactly this relationship is all about (#whatarewe?). If I put on my science hat then I … Continue reading Yaku Monkeys + Sika Deer: What Are We?
Yakushima is there to remind you how close Japan is to Hawaii. It’s not quite as warm, but it has monkeys, so… even-Steven? Yakushima is also closer to mainland Japan than Hawaii is to mainland US, but everyone that we … Continue reading Yakushima: If New Zealand and Hawaii Had an Island Baby
First posted by the Duke Nicholas School. In the midst of patchwork agricultural fields, grown tall with corn, my husband and I discovered Moores Creek National Battlefield. I use the word ‘discover’ loosely, as the battlefield is clearly marked on … Continue reading Discovering Moores Creek Battlefield
Continued from Monkeys and Noodles. After obsessing over their pictures on the internet and in text books for years, I finally met the famous Snow Monkey, in Snow Monkey Park in Shibu Onsen, Japan. LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT IT! Are … Continue reading Sea Monkeys (Almost)
If you’ve read my other posts, you might be wondering why I traveled to Japan when I don’t like sushi (or green tea, or mushrooms…. I know, I’m a monster). The main reason was that I wanted to go where … Continue reading Monkeys & Noodles
Down a rural road in the middle of a wide swath of pine woods sits the Blackwater Fisheries Research and Development Center, on the border between Okaloosa and Santa Rosa Counties. I arrived early on a weekday morning, ready to … Continue reading Visiting Alligator Gar on the Florida Panhandle
This bright green anole was catching some rays on a wooden bridge in the Eglin Air Force Base area of the Florida National Scenic Trail. I hiked over 12 miles that day, but this reptile remains one of the most interesting creatures … Continue reading Wildlife on the Florida National Scenic Trail
First published by the Duke Nicholas School of the Environment. In my house, car and office, one will find a wide variety of checklists and site passports. On my couch sits a bright blue passport book listing National Wildlife Refuges, complete … Continue reading The Allure of Site Passports and Stamps
