61 articles tagged with wildlife viewing
The transition from Munich's structured urban landscape to Botswana's wild Okavango Delta represents more than just geographical displacement—it's a recalibration of one's relationship with technology and nature. Having just completed my quarterly IT systems audit for a conservation tech initiative,...
The Virginia coastline whispers stories that most visitors never hear, drowned out by the carnival-like atmosphere of the main boardwalk. As someone who's traversed coastlines from Hokkaido to Cape Town, I've developed a sixth sense for finding those authentic pockets...
Fifteen years after my first encounter with Alaska's raw beauty, I find myself drawn back to these northern waters time and again. Sitka, nestled between towering mountains and the island-studded Pacific, represents everything I've come to love about the Last...
Traveling with children through Botswana presents a fascinating intersection of urban development and pristine wilderness—a juxtaposition I've come to appreciate deeply during my recent expedition to document traditional craftsmanship in Southern Africa. While Gaborone wasn't initially on my itinerary, accompanying...
There's something deeply spiritual about standing alone under a dancing sky of green and purple light, with nothing but the crunch of snow beneath your boots and your own breath visible in the frigid air. After 30+ years exploring North...
Standing at the edge of Etosha Pan, watching my daughter's eyes widen as a herd of elephants appeared on the horizon, I knew this trip would reshape her understanding of our planet's ecosystems. As both a medical researcher studying environmental...
Nestled in the ecological transition zone between the Wasatch Mountains and the Great Salt Lake wetlands, Layton represents a fascinating microcosm of Utah's diverse ecosystems. As a wildlife biologist who's traversed forests from Costa Rica to Slovenia, I found myself...
When I first ventured to Medford, Oregon, I expected a brief stopover on my way to a women's soccer tournament in Portland. Instead, I discovered an outdoor playground that's had me returning every summer since. Nestled in the Rogue Valley...
From 35,000 feet above South Africa, the landscape transforms from the urban sprawl of Johannesburg to the undulating green carpets of Mpumalanga province. As we begin our descent into Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, I'm always struck by how the terrain...
There's something deeply spiritual about standing in the vast openness of North Dakota's prairies. The wind carries whispers of bygone eras when buffalo roamed freely across these endless grasslands. At 60, I've explored canyons across the Southwest and mountains throughout...
The first time I brought my kids to Queen Elizabeth National Park, we arrived at our lodge just as the sun was setting. My daughter Mei, who was nine at the time, gasped as a family of elephants crossed the...
When my sister's family invited me to join their Montana adventure last summer, I couldn't resist the opportunity to explore the natural wonders surrounding Kalispell. As someone who's spent years documenting family-friendly destinations across Europe, I was eager to reconnect...
When most people think of Virginia Beach, they picture the iconic three-mile boardwalk lined with hotels and restaurants. But as someone who's explored this coastal gem with my Australian in-laws (who were determined to see 'the real America'), I've discovered...
The morning mist hangs low over the emerald valleys of Kodiak Island as I crouch behind a fallen log, my camera poised and ready. My heart pounds against my chest—not from fear, but from pure, electric anticipation. Just 40 meters...
As someone who typically squeezes mountain experiences between business meetings, dedicating an entire week to Jackson Hole's majestic Tetons felt almost decadent. Yet sometimes, we need to invest in experiences that feed our souls long after we've returned to our...