Elk in Estes Park
Ah, summer. Time for weekend drives and family vacations. Tourist towns all over the country are gearing up for an influx of visitors. But for one city in Colorado, it’s the elk that will be arriving...
View ArticleTen Things the Galápagos Islands Taught Me
If you’re a parent, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, grandparent, or friend, you probably know someone who was part of Graduation 2012. And at this time of year, young, degree-holding students are being...
View ArticleRare Gorilla Footage
The recent popularity of trail cams and camera traps has resulted in some pretty amazing footage of the natural world, such as that of Bhutan’s mountain tigers and a cougar’s epic journey. On May 9,...
View ArticleLonesome George, I Will Miss You
Lonesome George died this past Sunday morning. His caretaker, Fausto Llerena, found the giant tortoise’s remains stretched out in his corral, facing his watering hole, at the Charles Darwin Research...
View ArticleCrittercam: Grizzly Bear Catches a Salmon
Photos of grizzly bears catching salmon over Brooks Falls in Alaska (such as the one above, taken by Steve Morello) have become iconic images for the state and for the still-wild areas of America in...
View ArticleSmartphone Apps Pinpoint Wildlife Sightings in Yellowstone, But Is That a...
Yellowstone National Park has often been called the “Serengeti of the North,” and there’s nothing more exciting than venturing into its backcountry or famed Lamar and Hayden Valleys in hopes of coming...
View ArticleGiant Galápagos Tortoise Makes a Movie
The passing of Lonesome George last month was a sobering event for the whole world. With him went the last of his kind, the giant Galápagos Pinta tortoise. To the many of you who took the time to...
View ArticleWill Arctic Animals Be Able to Outrun a Tundra Turning to Forest?
Hear the phrase “global warming,” and you immediately picture your hometown with a hotter climate. You imagine a line of more southerly plants marching northward to where you live. In turn, as they...
View ArticleBear Cubs Rescued from Dumpster
All bear cubs appear to be incredibly curious, and black bear cubs are no exception. However, this penchant for wanderlust and exploration can sometimes result in some thrilling — but not exactly...
View ArticleCould Save-the-Environment Messages Use a Little Selfishness?
As someone who loves wild, natural places, you’ve heard plenty of dire environmental alerts and communications. There are more tigers in people’s backyards than there are tigers in the wild. Rhinos are...
View ArticleThank-You Note from a Whale
When going out into the Sea of Cortez, California, with the intended purpose of doing some whale watching, it’s probably not all that unusual to actually come across some whales. However, finding a...
View Article5 Meaningful Ways Eco-Travelers Make a Difference
On Earth Day, we want to celebrate the admirable efforts of our travelers, who have demonstrated in really special ways that they are committed to protecting the environment. These folks share a common...
View ArticleTop 10 Things I Learned about Nature in 2014
The year 2014 is now in its final hours.Traditionally, during these last, waning days, we look back on what kind of year we just had, what we accomplished, and what we could have done better. If this...
View ArticleWorld Tour of the Arctic Tern
When you hear about the great journeys undertaken by some of nature’s smallest creatures, you can’t help but feel inspired to step into adventures of your own that may be outside your comfort zone. And...
View ArticleChange of Name: Should “Mount McKinley” Become “Denali”?
Nature surrounds us with an amazing variety of animals, insects, birds, plants, and topographic features. To refer to and distinguish the entities in this bounty, we assign them names — often two: one...
View ArticleDirty Adventure Travel
Antibacterial soaps, alcohol wipes, and bleach in our everyday cleaning products have made us focused on eliminating all the germs that we possibly can from our lives.And when it comes to our children,...
View Article10 Uncommon Photography Composition Tips
Most people who appreciate the beauty and restorative benefits of nature eventually pick up a camera at some point or other in their lives. Whether it’s a way to record a favorite travel moment, a...
View ArticleVacation Photographers: Would You Consider Hiring One?
One of the many joys of returning from a trip is being able to relive the experience by sorting through your vacation photos. Chances are that you managed to get a few really good ones among the...
View Article10 Small Things to Always Take with You on Your Travels
Every few months, it seems that we travelers get hit with increasing airline fees and baggage costs. And as seat space and overhead bins get smaller and smaller, it’s a wonder we can still travel...
View ArticleOne Bear’s Bad, Last Human Encounter
Almost a year ago, in July 2014, Washington state experienced the worst string of wildfires ever in its history. The first fire began on July 8 near the Entiat River. Then, on July 14, a lightning...
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