Exploring the Chassahowitzka River on Florida's Nature Coast as he did as a (Jedi) child was long on wildlife photographer Robert Wallace's travel list. He shares tips on photographing manatees and birds and kayaking on The Crystal River and Weeki Wachee River, too.
Read MoreA guide to responsible manatee viewing. Manatees are curious and friendly, but what are the best ways to keep manatee and you safe and enjoy them too? See these videos for manatee watching Best Practices and learn how to spot unscrupulous or just uninformed tour operators and illegal and dangerous activities.
Read MoreWhen a lone corncrake migrating from Europe to Africa gets blown across the Atlantic Ocean it is a rare opportunity for birdwatchers and wildlife photographers in Long Island, New York's Cedar Beach. The viewers were responsible, but an Ocean Parkway driver spelled catastrophe in the dark. Long Island's south shore is home to snowy egrets, clapper rails, gulls, and hawks like the merlin and many other species.
Read MoreAn autumn day of solo kayaking and photography in Georgia's unique George L. Smith State Park takes a turn when an alligator unexpectedly shows up - and tags along. Tips on photographing water and reflections on nature's surprises.
Read MoreNew York City hosts over 200 wild bird species but only one place that helps them when they are sick or hurt: The Wild Bird Fund. Sales of The 2018 Wild New York Calendar, featuring the photography of Dennis Newsham of TouristPicsNYC, supports the Wild Bird Fund. From gun shot Snowy Owls to starving juvenile Red Tail Hawks to warblers dazed from collisions with glass towers, the Wild Bird Fund is there when our wild birds need help.
Read MoreKayaking was never on this city-girls bucket list, much less kayaking with alligators! But how could I say no when Tod Dahlke, owner of Tour the Glades, invited Destination: Wildlife to experience the western, most wild part of Florida's Everglades firsthand with his responsible wildlife tours?
Read MoreWhat is the value of nature and wildlife tourism? You might be surprised to learn that it is one of the world's leading and fastest growing industries, bringing socio-economic benefit to places as diverse as the United States and Uganda. The benefits of wildlife tourism also include species conservation - and lower blood pressure for the participants.
Read MoreGetting kids and families unplugged and out experiencing nature is only part of the mission at Grace Farms in New Canaan, Connecticut. Halting both human and wildlife trafficking, encouraging the arts and personal contemplation, and creating stronger communities are all on the agenda. It's a tall order, but one step at a time, who knows what this peaceful place will inspire?
Read MoreA reader shares his experience trekking mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda the gorillas had a surprise for everyone - including the professional trekkers!
Read MoreA group of Boy Scouts steeped in responsible outdoor practices, a retired geologist and wildlife conservationist with 24 years experience leading weekend trips for volunteers, and Baldy Mountain, one of the most iconic landmarks at the Philmont Scout Camp. What could possibly go wrong? BEAR!
Read MoreBrazil's Cerrado is a unique, ancient, and rapidly disappearing ecosystem filled with unique and threatened wildlife including maned wolf, hyacinth macaw, a remaining few grassland jaguar, and a single troop of tool using capuchin monkeys. Dryer than the rain forest, the Cerrado's rivers provide life to the mighty Amazon.
Read MoreUpdated Sept 2021. Can safari be safe in the time of COVID? Planning and flexibility is everything! Naturalist and field guide Marc Cronje's day is full of lions, elephants, painted dogs, rhinos, and exotic birds - and right now, very few people. A professional wildlife field guide, Marc grew up in his family’s world of wildlife conservation. He shares his passion for wildlife and habitat conservation and the secrets of South Africa's Kruger National Park with his safari guests - and us - for the experience of a life-time.
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