Creating an Ice Storm in New Hampshire
by Dr. Lindsey Rustad. Photos by Joe Klementovich, Courtesy of Hubbard Brook Research Foundation. Scientists corral one of nature’s most destructive forces — ice — in two 60 x 90 ft research plots at the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest on … Continue reading Creating an Ice Storm in New Hampshire
Visiting Siem Reap, Cambodia
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
Dragonflies of Calvert Cliffs State Park
In the summer of 2014, I spent a day enjoying Maryland’s Calvert Cliffs State Park. Famous for the numerous fossils that emerge from the eroding cliff face, the beach at the end of the trail hosted many visitors, including several little … Continue reading Dragonflies of Calvert Cliffs State Park
How Close Have You Gotten to a Pied-billed Grebe?
by Gregg Thomas As I began to learn photography and spend more time outdoors, I started to pay real attention to what types of birds were in the area. I started to be able to identify them, and most importantly, … Continue reading How Close Have You Gotten to a Pied-billed Grebe?
London at Christmas
My parents and I were heading to central London for dinner and decided to take the longer route. With my iPhone out the window of the car, I was able to grab this shot of London at Christmas. Continue reading London at Christmas
Lizards of Hillsborough River State Park
As the new blogger for the Florida State Parks system, I have been travelling to different state parks to describe what it’s like to visit them for the first time. Usually I’m on the look-out for different bird species, but … Continue reading Lizards of Hillsborough River State Park
On Traveling To a Petrified Paris
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
Good for the Bird, Good for the Herd: Our National Wildlife Refuges
It was early in the summer. There was only one way to find out just how outdoorsy my new co-workers were — organize a weekend adventure! Suffice it to say, I was not disappointed. A short drive from Washington D.C., … Continue reading Good for the Bird, Good for the Herd: Our National Wildlife Refuges
Storms on Denis Island
Denis Island was a salve for the soul. It seemed that daily there were impressive storms that swept through violently and then left the most surreal landscape to gawk at. This was one of those evenings. Continue reading Storms on Denis Island
Cherries and Churches
I took this photo of the Duke Chapel back in the spring time, when the cherry blossoms were blooming and it was warmer and sunnier. I love this photo for two reasons, 1) it helps me get through the cold … Continue reading Cherries and Churches
Oak Tree Nature Park and the Importance of Suburban Green Space
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
Art along the Belgian Coast
Part of a year-round art project on the Belgian coast, this statue rises up from the dunes, only a few miles away from WWII fortifications. Representing the foam of the sea, the sculpture doesn’t look anywhere near the real deal, … Continue reading Art along the Belgian Coast
One World, Two Feet 