Field Notes

Water and Wood: The Story of Water and Forests in Congaree National Park and Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Traveling through Congaree National Park in South Carolina and Great Smoky Mountains National Park along the Tennessee-North Carolina border reveals how water shapes some of the most biodiverse for...

Filming a Travel Story: Going With the Flow vs. Planning Every Shot

Travel filmmaking comes down to a simple choice: do you chase the moment, or do you build it before you arrive? Every environment demands a different approach. The strongest stories aren’t purely s...

Rattlesnake Film Project: Shifting the Narrative

Rattlesnakes are often reduced to a warning—a symbol of fear shaped by instinct and assumption. This film project challenges that narrative, documenting these animals in their natural environments ...

In-the-Field with the UF Croc Docs

Wildlife biologists working in the Everglades face extreme field conditions while leading critical conservation efforts. Teams like the University of Florida Croc Docs monitor American crocodile an...

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, ...