Field Notes

Respect the Trail: Hiking in the Hoh Rainforest

With giant trees draped in cozy moss, the Hall of Mosses trail is something every one should experience! A popular and easy, less than 1-mile loop trail through an incredible diversity of mosses an...

How Changing Climates Transformed My Photography and Creative Identity

From Florida beaches to the Pacific Northwest's misty forests, come with me on journey of growth, self-discovery, and creative exploration in nature, plus 5 actionable tips for uncovering your own ...

Into the Wild Frame: My Great Alaskan Summer Adventure at Katmai National Park

Join wildlife cinematographer, Jen Brueggen, on a journey through Alaska’s King Salmon and Katmai National Park — a week of filming grizzlies, flying drones, and learning from an award winning film...

Discover the Best Wildlife Viewing Spots in Everglades National Park

Stop by two easy wildlife viewing areas: the Flamingo Marina to see the American crocodile and manatees, and then the Anhinga Trail for American alligators, fish, and beautiful wild orchids.

Secret Gardens in the Swamp - Exploring the Everglades in South Florida

High above the swamp is a secret garden of plants: ferns, bromeliads, and orchids. Visit the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary for a beautiful and easy nature hike to see the wildlife and incredible plant ...

Bison in Florida?! It's TRUE! And here's where to find them.

Bison in Florida?! It's TRUE! I woke up before the sun on a freezing winter morning to walk the frost-covered prairie and finally spotted the giant megafauna. Plus, the wild horses were out there, ...

Top 3 Must-Visit Places for Manatee Experiences

3 Must-See places to find the Florida Manatee during Florida's Winter Season: Gorgeous State Parks where you can see them from above, kayak with them, and even swim with them!

3 Weeks and 6 Crocodile Species: Searching for Africa's Crocodiles in Gabon & Cote d'Ivoire

On a mission to find and photograph Africa's crocodiles in 3 weeks! There are 7 species of crocodiles, but we only had enough time to find 6 of them. The 7th one is more difficult to reach, so that...

Why Conservation of Crocodilians Matters

They have a lot of teeth, explode out of the murky water to catch food, and are known man-eaters. So why do they need conservation?! The term "Crocodilians" includes 24 species of crocodiles, allig...

Discover the Beauty of Grand Teton National Park

Discover the beauty of the Grand Teton National Park, plus how to see the wildlife and helpful tips to plan your best trip to the park!