The Centro of Florianópolis
In the “Centro” of Florianópolis, Brazil I caught a quiet moment peeking out of a restaurant at the plastic table street scene of locals enjoying beer, lunch, and music on a sunny Saturday. Continue reading The Centro of Florianópolis
Whose Job Is It? Leaving Plastics Behind
“If not me, then whom? If not now, then when?” My former principal encouraged my students to be good stewards of the environment by taking initiative to pick up litter they find when they are out hiking. Yesterday, my friend and … Continue reading Whose Job Is It? Leaving Plastics Behind
Land Crabs in Madagascar
While studying lemurs in Madagascar, I used my time off to travel and visit the country’s national parks. I took a photo of this land crab in Ankarafantsika. Continue reading Land Crabs in Madagascar
Dune Walkovers along the Emerald Coast
First published by the Duke Nicholas School. I shielded my eyes against the bright summer sun as I hopped out of the county vehicle. We are in the busy tourist season here on the Florida Panhandle, and I could hear … Continue reading Dune Walkovers along the Emerald Coast
Mt. Lafayette’s Old Bridle Path
This photograph was taken while hiking up New Hampshire’s Mt. Lafayette along the Old Bridle Path in August 2015. The White Mountains have plenty of strenuous, but gorgeous hikes. The elevation of this summit was 5200 ft, part of the … Continue reading Mt. Lafayette’s Old Bridle Path
White Cliffs of Dover
by Maria Prebble On a clear day, the White Cliffs of Dover give far-reaching views across the English Channel to the coast of France. As England’s closest point to continental Europe, the area has always had to be on the … Continue reading White Cliffs of Dover
Sunset over the Emerald Coast
A beautiful sunset turns the emerald coast a blood orange, on Navarre beach. Such a spectacular view from the 20th floor! Continue reading Sunset over the Emerald Coast
Plover Chick along the Florida Panhandle
The summer months mean shorebird chicks! Pictured here is a baby Snowy Plover, hatched very recently. I’ve always loved shorebirds, and seeing one up close was amazing! However, I could only do so while accompanied by trained wildlife staff, making … Continue reading Plover Chick along the Florida Panhandle
Zebra in Kruger National Park
This is an older photo of mine, back when I was living in Kruger National Park in South Africa. Sometimes it’s hard waking up before the sunrises, freezing your butt off in an open aired truck in the middle of … Continue reading Zebra in Kruger National Park
Sunset in Rio
There are few things more magical than sunset at Arpoador in Rio de Janeiro, looking out over Ipanema. Beyond the epic landscape, contrasting the glittering city with the natural peaks of Dois Irmãos, or Two Brothers, it’s common for the … Continue reading Sunset in Rio
Scene from the Navajo Loop Trail
This photograph was taken along the Navajo Loop Trail in Bryce Canyon National Park in March 2016. Bryce Canyon is filled with these interesting geological features called hoodoos. The Paiute Indians believed that these tall skinny spires of rock were “Legend … Continue reading Scene from the Navajo Loop Trail
Can Ecotourism Save the Planet?
Blog first published by the Duke Nicholas School of the Environment. In 1991, the New York Times ran an article entitled: “Ecotourism: Can it Protect the Planet?” You’ll notice that, fifteen years later, I am asking myself the same question. … Continue reading Can Ecotourism Save the Planet?
One World, Two Feet 