BioBlitzing in DC
I was fortunate enough to volunteer at the DC BioBlitz on the 100th year anniversary of the foundation of the National Park Service (NPS) on May 20th and 21st. A BioBlitz is a surge of people of all ages, no … Continue reading BioBlitzing in DC
Brazil’s Ribeirão da Ilha
Far on the southern part of the Brazilian island of Florianópolis, there’s a small, but breathtakingly beautiful fishing village called Ribeirão da Ilha. The seaside neighborhood has kept the traditional charm and cuisine of the fisherman who first immigrated from … Continue reading Brazil’s Ribeirão da Ilha
How to Design an Infographic
Designing an infographic can be an intensive process. Often you are using complex data, in the form of numbers and text, in order to create a visual explanation. These graphics are excellent visual tools for explaining huge amounts of information, … Continue reading How to Design an Infographic
Mesa Arch in Canyonlands National Park
My father and I traveled to four national parks in southern Utah at the end of March 2016. We started in Zion and then went to Bryce, Arches and finally Canyonlands. Each park was stunning. The Colorado Plateau gives rise … Continue reading Mesa Arch in Canyonlands National Park
The Importance of Nature Writing
First published by the Duke Nicholas School of the Environment. I have recently taken it upon myself to sign up for a library card in my local town, frequent used book stores, and peruse the discount shelves of new-title book … Continue reading The Importance of Nature Writing
Sunrise in the Smoky Mountains
Pictured here is a view of an amazing sunrise from the Purchase Knob Cabin in the Smoky Mountains. Though I had to wake up at 4:30 a.m. to see it, the colors were worth it! Continue reading Sunrise in the Smoky Mountains
A Stop in Puerto Rico
A couple of summers ago I went with my family on a Caribbean Cruise. My favorite stop was in Puerto Rico, where we ventured off to this remote beach and were free of all other cruise-goers. We enjoyed it so … Continue reading A Stop in Puerto Rico
Lionfish Removal and Awareness Day
First published by the Duke Nicholas School of the Environment. Though they are beautiful creatures, Lionfish have become a major problem in Florida. They are recognized as an invasive species, covering many artificial and natural reefs throughout state and federal … Continue reading Lionfish Removal and Awareness Day
View of Niagara Falls
After finishing the first leg of our northeast road trip, Jessie, Kathryn, and I got to experience this view of the Canadian side of Niagara Falls. Formed by receding glaciers, the three sets of falls that make up Niagara Falls … Continue reading View of Niagara Falls
India Point Park in Winter
This photograph was taken in India Point Park in Providence, RI on February 2016 with my iPhone. I was driving to the airport, but had to pull over when I saw this view. The sun was setting and backlit the … Continue reading India Point Park in Winter
Big Cats, not Pets
As most of you are aware, regulations on what you can keep as a pet differ wildly among the different US states. Most states have the common sense to restrict this to animals that actually do not regard you as … Continue reading Big Cats, not Pets
Canoe Camping in Congaree National Park
“Be careful as you pass under the canopy; if you bump the branches, a snake might fall into your boat.” While strapping our canoe to the Jeep, the staff at the rental shop bestowed upon us some good advice from many years … Continue reading Canoe Camping in Congaree National Park
One World, Two Feet 