by Gregg Thomas. See Part I of this blog series here. Once we arrived at the village, Bryan and I checked into the Supai Lodge. We then continued hiking down the canyon. About a mile down the trail we found … Continue reading Havasu Falls, Havasupai Indian Reservation, Arizona: Part II
Before I moved to Florida, I never considered military bases as ecotourism hot spots. I imaged giant industrial complexes, chock-full of planes, tanks, and other heavy equipment. While that is true of some areas on Eglin Air Force Base, thousands … Continue reading Spring Hiking on Eglin Air Force Base
by Gregg Thomas. After driving to the trail head on the Havasupai Indian Reservation, which is generally west to southwest of the Grand Canyon National Park, Bryan Scruggs and I got our packs on and readied ourselves to hike down to the … Continue reading Havasu Falls, Havasupai Indian Reservation, Arizona
After hiking for three days and waking up at 3 AM, my friend Jessie and I stepped into Machu Picchu in the early morning fog. When the clouds started to clear we got this amazing view! Hiking the Inca Trail … Continue reading The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Most people have heard of “farm to table,” a local food movement aimed at delivering high quality, fresh ingredients straight to consumers (often at restaurants). In coastal communities bordering the Gulf of Mexico, a new movement is taking shape: Gulf … Continue reading Gulf to Table along the Florida Coast
On the porch of our cozy cabin in the woods, in the absence of the city soundscape, I could hear the leaves above shudder from the impact of each raindrop. Despite this week being spring break, while others escape to … Continue reading Misty Mountain Getaway
My pup Stevie and I recently added another place to our travel repertoire: Sedona, Arizona! Immediately when we drove into town we had to slam on the brakes for a pack of four Javelinas, a wild pig that are apparently … Continue reading Sedona in the Spring
In a previous post for the Duke Nicholas School of the Environment, I discussed the downside to ecological awareness, i.e. an enhanced knowledge of environmental destruction and the guilt and frustration that goes with it. However, there’s an equally important … Continue reading Being a Naturalist on Florida’s East River
While last visiting my parents, I found myself heading to Crystal River, Florida. We took a tour to the Three Sisters Springs – a refuge for West Indian Manatees in the winter. The manatees (~500 last winter) come to the … Continue reading Clear Water in Crystal River, Florida
Spring break is all about getting a tan and partying on the beach. Oh wait, I’m in Iceland. Rephrase: spring break is all about getting to see Northern lights and eat whale. That’s more accurate! Now, about the Northern Lights, … Continue reading Chasing Northern Lights
I was on the lookout along a narrow trail, squinting under a cloudless sky. The pines stood tall and straight above, but my eyes were turned towards the ground, hoping to spot some very special species hidden among the grasses. … Continue reading Green Swamp Preserve
by Irina Lut The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew was founded in 1759 and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003. I had never been, despite living in London for some years now. When I heard about an orchid festival … Continue reading Orchids all around!
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