You wouldn’t think that manatees and power plants go together. Manatees are gentle mammals, nicknamed “sea cows.” Herbivores, they chew on aquatic plants as they slowly float and paddle from one place to another. Power plants are, well, power plants. Large … Continue reading Manatees and Tampa Electric
I was reminiscing about a vibrant winter morning on Maine’s coast in 2014. As I drove, the sunrise painted the white canvas of snow in various pastel shades. The combination of pinks and yellows danced across the ocean from the … Continue reading El Niño Takes the Snow Out of New England
On the border of humans and untouched wilderness, all kinds of beings get hurt. Many people that live in the rainforest get exotic animals as pets: peccary, tapir’s, capybara, snakes, lizards, monkeys and all kinds of birds – like this … Continue reading Sanctuary in the Wild
People often ask which country that I visited during my trip was my favorite. At first I want to answer like someone who is asked which of their children is their favorite; “each one was unique and special in its … Continue reading Visiting Siem Reap, Cambodia
On November 13, 2015, the world was shocked by a series of coordinated, but separate attacks executed by ISIS in Paris, France. The city, still reeling from the shock of the Charlie Hebdo attacks eight months earlier, had been hit while … Continue reading On Traveling To a Petrified Paris
It was Sunday afternoon, the sun was shining, and I had a decision to make. I had about three hours of daylight before the winter sun set – where did I want to spend it? The local state parks were … Continue reading Oak Tree Nature Park and the Importance of Suburban Green Space
“Are you queueing?” “What?” “I said, are you queueing?” In the bustling aisles of Harrods, I stood completely confused. Though she was obviously speaking English, the worker in front of me was using a word that, to me, had no … Continue reading Falling in Love with London
It was 70 degrees and sunny on Christmas day in Maine; who would have ever thought. My family and I quickly realized this was not weather to waste, and set out for the beach. Despite growing up visiting these New … Continue reading Christmas Day Cliff Walk in Maine
Many birders anticipate January 1st with a special kind of fervor. Sure, it’s the new year, a day off from work, time to make some resolutions, blah blah blah. But for the segment of birders known as “listers,” New Year’s … Continue reading New Year, New Birds on the Florida Panhandle
by Gregg Thomas. The Monarch Butterfly. We’ve known about them during our entire lives. I’m almost embarrassed to say that before I really got into photography, they passed me by… literally. Sure, I’d admire them, and they’re gorgeous to look … Continue reading Monarch Butterflies in Okaloosa County, FL
by Irina Lut Sometimes a North American winter can be rough. The last few years have brought big storms… the type that completely cover backyard doors in snow and leave people without power for nearly a week around the holidays … Continue reading Canadian Winters
Hiking is a wonderful way to see new places, connect with the outdoors, and get some exercise. We’ve chosen three of our favorite hikes from around the world: see all below! Akaka Falls Hawaii, USA ~ Audrey Archer Hands down … Continue reading Three of Our Favorite Hikes from around the World
One World, Two Feet 