Florida State Parks – MacArthur Beach State Park

I will easily admit it: I love nature centers. From the smallest displays to the grandest exhibits, I adore learning about local ecosystems and how people have historically interacted with the natural resources around them. The William T. Kirby Nature Center at John D. MacArthur Beach State Park did not disappoint! Read the rest on…

Birding Maine – Back Cove in Winter

Hands down, one of my favorite places to bird in all of Maine is Portland’s Back Cove. Making a complete loop is always satisfying in some way, and just over three miles of walking creates in me a sense of accomplishment, but not exhaustion. Though it’s beautiful all year round, winter on the cove is…

10000 Birds – American White Pelicans in Key West

We felt awash in blues as our tour boat skirted the waves to anchor near a shallow sand flat off of Key West, Florida. The aquamarine water gave the sky a run for its money, so clear and sparkling beneath a noon-day sun. Mangrove islands broke the horizon with their green silhouettes, the golden sand…