Savoring Marie Selby Gardens
Notable for its collection of more than 6,000 orchids, Marie Selby Gardens in Sarasota is a must-see for those who love tropical plants.
Glimpsing Iowa's Prairie Past
At Dubuque Arboretum, the Iowa tallgrass prairie habitat is a small but compelling corner of the 56-acre complex, a symphony of colors and textures in summer.
The Mississippi Sandhill Crane
Bringing an endangered species back from the brink of extinction, the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge provides a success story for conservation.
Visiting the International Crane Foundation
Located in Baraboo, Wisconsin, the International Crane Foundation is a Noah's Ark of the world's cranes, ensuring a breeding population into the future.
Cornfields and Wind Farms
Crossing Indiana twice in our travels, I was introduced to a scene I'd not seen before in America: miles and miles of wind turbines turning slowly above the cornfields of the heartland, churning out energy.
Dolphin Watching with Sea Excursions
Cruise the Ten Thousand Islands of Everglades National Park while tracking Atlantic bottlenose dolphins with Sea Excursions.
Butterfly World
Working on research for Exploring Florida's Botanical Wonders while in Broward County, I had the opportunity to visit Butterfly World for the first time.
