Keeping a nature journal is a time-honored tradition, practiced throughout history; from the ancient Greeks to naturalists like Darwin, Audubon and Muir. Traditionally, its main purpose was to keep a record of one’s observations to learn about the principles governing...
A story by John Muir John Muir’s favorite bird was the ‘ Water-Ouzel’, better known nowadays as the American Dipper, to which he devoted an entire chapter of his book The Mountains of California, published in 1894. The dipper is also my favorite bird...
Cure the travel bug with these quick, local fixes As a part-time wildlife tour guide, I’m one of the lucky few who gets to travel frequently. But most folks just can’t embark on an exotic adventure at the drop of a hat. I get it, I know. I barely left my...
A surprisingly different itinerary and a fresh perspective When I’m planning a trip to Mexico, I’m not dreaming about palm-lined beaches and stiff margaritas – though I may enjoy both from time to time 😉 No, I’m planning our days around...
