Live In New York, Become Intrepid Explorer
When I first realized I would be contributing to a blog for “explorers” I thought, am I really an explorer? More like Internet Explorer. I have never even considered myself “outdoorsy.” Sure, I spent a lot of time outdoors; I … Continue reading Live In New York, Become Intrepid Explorer
A Girl and Her Dog: Duke Gardens
As a new dog owner, I have realized that one of the many changes in my life is how I experience nature, exemplified by I took a trip to the Sarah P. Duke Gardens in Durham, North Carolina. I had … Continue reading A Girl and Her Dog: Duke Gardens
Yours, Mines, and Ours: Mozambique
by Alicia Weigel. Feature photo by Anna Kislingbury Anderson As of September 17th, 2015 Mozambique is entirely free of landmines. This is important for the obvious reason of safety in a country that has experienced decades of almost continual warfare, both … Continue reading Yours, Mines, and Ours: Mozambique
Bird Banding in the Dry Tortugas
Every year I help organize a trip for students to visit the Dry Tortugas National Park, a small island chain west of the Florida Keys. We spend a week camped on the beach, banding and releasing sooty terns as part of … Continue reading Bird Banding in the Dry Tortugas
Northern Gannet on the Emerald Coast
I found this Northern Gannet on the Emerald Coast of Florida, across the bridge from busy Destin. Gannets are giant seabirds, spending most of their lives soaring on the ocean winds. This juvenile was sitting on the beach, emaciated and … Continue reading Northern Gannet on the Emerald Coast
Fall in the Maine North Woods
Fall is a magical time to be in Maine. Though I live in Florida, when October hits I can’t help but think of the crisp nights and amazing fall foliage in my home state of Maine. This photo was shot … Continue reading Fall in the Maine North Woods
Shannon Swanson
Shannon is a published travel writer and award-winning conservation photographer. She’s worked with National Geographic Traveler Magazine as their “Curious Traveler” and is also one of National Geographic’s Young Explorers, raising awareness about the pollutants degrading our country’s coastlines and oceans. … Continue reading Shannon Swanson
Becky Lee
The daughter of a nature lover and a travel agent, Becky has spent the better part of 25 years beaching, camping, touring, teaching, and taking photos all over the world. After studying English and Psychology at Cornell University, she worked … Continue reading Becky Lee
Marika Cowan
Marika Cowan is an illustrator/animator currently living and working in New York City. Originally from Maine, she grew up spending much of her time hiking, camping, and swimming in the glorious Maine wilderness. She attended Rhode Island School of Design … Continue reading Marika Cowan
Irina Lut
Irina Lut loves stories – reading them, hearing them, experiencing them. She loves finding hidden treasures in unusual (or usual?!) places and meeting people who are willing to share their narratives with her as well. She has an MSc in … Continue reading Irina Lut
Nikkita Mehta
Nikkita was a born explorer. Raised in a few different countries by parents from two very different parts of the world, seven hour flights and funny sounding food were the norm. She graduated Cornell University with a degree in Statistical Sciences, … Continue reading Nikkita Mehta
Exploring the Florida Springs
Before moving to Florida, I had little experience with its unique freshwater springs. Like many, my mental images of the state were primarily made up of beaches, warm ocean waters, and manatees. Truth be told, I had never even heard … Continue reading Exploring the Florida Springs
One World, Two Feet 