The Grandeur of the Sandhill Cranes Each spring, a remarkable natural event unfolds over the Platte River in Kearney, Nebraska. Thousands of Sandhill cranes grace the skies, creating a spectacle of sound and movement. This migration, a critical phase in the life cycle of these birds, draws nature enthusiasts and photographers from around the world. […]
The Turtle Hospital – Marathon, FL
The Turtle Hospital – Marathon, FL I’ve always had a special affinity for sea turtles and judging by the prevalence of turtles on everything from jewelry to bumper stickers to Pinterest tattoo design boards, I am not alone. Before our recent trip to South Florida, I was reading up on things to do and came […]
Everglades Airboat Tour
Everglades Airboat Tour An Everglades airboat tour is definitely a cliché tourist thing to do, but that didn’t stop me from putting it at the top of my list for our recent trip to South Florida. As I started to research our options, I encountered a plethora of companies offering basically the same brief thrill […]
African Safaris – Private Game Reserve vs. National Park
For as long as I can remember, “take a safari” has been on my bucket list, so when an opportunity finally presented itself, Daryle & I jumped on it. Only after the trip, did I realize just how much there was to know when choosing an African adventure. In an effort to help you make […]
Vitelline Masked Weaver
Today’s travel photo was taken at the Turtle Bay Beach Club in Watamu, Kenya. This is a Vitelline Masked Weaver and the resort had a ton of them nesting near a bar/restaurant area.
Africa’s Most Dangerous Animal
This photo was taken while doing a river game drive on a boat in Botswana’s Chobe National Park. Before going on safari in Africa I had not realized just how dangerous a hippopotamus can be. Hippos kill more people in Africa every year than any other large animals. Some say they are one of the most […]
