Growing up in Maine, I often experienced the classic, snow globe-esque Christmas seen in movies and television shows. After opening presents, my siblings and I would pull on our snow pants and coats and head out into a world of white, building the always-popular snowman or taking an ice-skating spin around a local pond. Since…
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Nat Geo – In Conclusion
It has been a few months since I returned from my last expedition to the Maine North Woods. Since then, President Obama has announced the creation of the new Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, encompassing more than 87,000 acres adjacent to Baxter State Park. This impressive conservation area adds habitat protection and connectivity for…
Florida State Parks – Collier-Seminole State Park
The afternoon light had already begun to dim as I set foot on the Royal Palm Nature Trail near the Collier-Seminole State Park boat launch. I have become used to the pine and scrub vegetation of the Florida Panhandle, so the trees and bushes bordering the gravel trail and boardwalk seemed absolutely tropical. Upon researching…
E. Zambello Writing and Art 