Exploring Nature by Sheila Newenham
Searching, Pushing I had spent the morning driving around the northern tier of Yellowstone National Park; no activity at the Slough wolf den, and Lamar Valley was quiet, with all the wildlife being spotting-scope distance away. I spotted some bighorn ewes near Specimen Ridge on … Continue readingYellowstone Badgers
Let Nature Heal You I awoke to word from home about yet another hiccup in one more seemingly straightforward home improvement project. I’ve been in Anchorage, Alaska, for a week. I arrived on a record-setting cold April day at the end of a record snowfall … Continue readingBlack Bears in Anchorage
Day Two “Delusional in the Woods” Swan River, Montana First Location Since we got through so many questions yesterday, we started at 9 am today. Piling into the SUVs again, we drove to the nearby Swan River. River habitats attract so much life. Water is … Continue readingTrack and Sign Certification (day two)
“This intensive, highly educational process is globally recognized as an unparalleled tool for learning about local wildlife and landscapes while preserving and advancing tracking skill.” Mountain Lion Track – North Idaho Seeing through new eyes Every time I go out into nature, I see something … Continue readingTrack and Sign Certification (day one)
Snorkeling Placencia Caye via Kayak The winds eased up on our last full day in this sunny, humid paradise. The ocean waves subsided so we could kayak from our beach-front cabana to the windward side of nearby Placencia Caye. We loosely tied the kayak to … Continue readingSnorkeling Placencia Caye
I handed $140 US cash to two Belizeans standing on the deck of my cabana. We promised with a handshake to meet at the marine gas station at 8:30 the following day. Rudy’s Adventures Rudy and Ruth took Rob, me, and another couple on a … Continue readingSnorkeling Placencia
There’s always something to marvel at when you venture outdoors. Antelope Island State Park, just outside Salt Lake City, has a reputation as a wildlife hotspot— bison, pronghorn, mule deer, bighorn sheep, coyotes, badgers, bobcats, and birds. The best time to find wildlife is in … Continue readingFielding-Garr Ranch on Antelope Island
“We are so thankful for how he created a better understanding of the coexistence of urban wildlife, humans and L.A.’s biodiversity. His story is a catalyst for change, inspiring conservation efforts, including the 101 freeway wildlife crossing and much more.” -Miguel Ordenana In 2012, a … Continue readingP-22: The World’s Most Famous Mountain Lion
It’s early November. The first snow fell in the mountains around Salt Lake City this week. With the shorter days (sunset at 5:30-6 pm), I only have one opportunity to go to the Tooele Valley to look for the wild horses on this trip. The … Continue readingRevisiting the Onaqui Herd
When we moved into our house, the previous owners had left a metal water trough. Our five acres border over 100 acres of public forest land in a place where even private land is pretty wild. I’m excited to see the “backyard” wildlife we have. … Continue readingThe Water Drip