Exploring Nature by Sheila Newenham
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
It’s the last weekend in August, and there’s record triple-digit heat in Salt Lake City (stop me when you’ve heard this before). It’s not ideal for wildlife viewing. Or for me, for that matter. But I am determined to find the Onaqui wild horses. They … Continue readingThe Famed Onaqui Wild Horses
“Sheep go where men don’t go. Goats go where sheep don’t go.” – Joe Rahn (Montana Wildlife, Fish and Parks) The Goats Word is that there are mountain goats at Bernard Peak on Lake Pend Oreille. Validating the rumor, Farragut State Park across the … Continue readingMountain Goats at Bernard Peak
I’m on a local four-mile round-trip trail in the Idaho Panhandle National Forest. The elevation gain is about 1500 feet, making it a fairly steep trail for this former flatlander. The route is mainly switchbacked with one last long steady climb. Necessary stops to eat … Continue readingChilco Mountain Hike
The Scenic Byway A Washington State scenic byway twists and turns following a 25-mile stretch of the Yakima River through the Yakima Canyon. The sheer cliffs rise 2000 feet above the river, providing ideal nesting habitat for raptors, home to the state’s densest nesting … Continue readingYakima Canyon Scenic Byway