“Completely Unique!”: Reelfoot Lake Eagle Festival
Completely unique, Reelfoot Lake State Park has bizarre origins, shallow waters, odd-looking trees, and some spectacular eagle viewing.
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“They Are Monsters”: Fear, Hope, and Birds In Israel
“They are monsters”: these words showed me one side of the Israeli people. A message of hope and a shared love of birds showed me another.
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10 Wild Facts About Everglades National Park
Discover 10 wild facts about Everglades National Park, including the best time to visit and how to breakfast with manatees.
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Naturalist Gatekeeping: Stop Shaming Beginners
Naturalist gatekeeping can frighten people away from trying new things. Lets encourage beginners to love what we love, not shame them.
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Why I Love Hiking Slowly
Some people speed along trails; I meander. If I went any faster, I would miss out on so much. Here is why I love hiking slowly.
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Why I Love Field Guides
Read the story of why I love field guides, and how that love shaped the person I am and the park ranger I became.
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