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
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
I photographed a storm just arriving on the great sand dunes of aptly named Great Sand Dunes National Park. Pictured here are the last rays of sun. Continue reading A Storm at Great Sand Dunes National Park
My pup Stevie and I recently added another place to our travel repertoire: Sedona, Arizona! Immediately when we drove into town we had to slam on the brakes for a pack of four Javelinas, a wild pig that are apparently … Continue reading Sedona in the Spring
My parents had an agreement while I was growing up: if my dad were to go on a business trip and miss Valentine’s Day or my mom’s birthday, we were getting a dog. My dad was an obsessive compulsive cleaner … Continue reading Valentine’s Day in Rome
Flying with a puppy provides for a completely new travel experience. As I’m sure you could’ve guessed, it’s not exactly the most relaxing way to travel. I have now flown with Stevie four times, with varying degrees of stress and … Continue reading Traveling with a Puppy: Tips From a New Dog Owner
Life in the big city for a dog is very different than what I (or my dog for that matter!) am used to. The biggest city I have ever lived in is nothing compared to New York City. I recently … Continue reading Little Dog in the Big City
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
Casey is a Master’s of Environmental Management candidate at the Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment. She completed a Bachelor of Science at Iowa State University. During her education she has travelled to 13 different countries, met people from … Continue reading Casey Johnson
