Birding in America: Lake Towhee County Park, Pennsylvania

Easy trails, lush woodland, and an accessible lake offer excellent birding in eastern Pennsylvania.   Lake Towhee County Park is a 222-hectare (549-acre) rural park abutting the quiet village of Appl...

Hiking in America: Haleakalā National Park, Hawai’i

Haleakalā National Park offers challenging and easy hikes and stunning vistas that include a massive volcano, lush tropical rainforests, and exquisite waterfalls.   Haleakalā National Park Haleakal...

The Writing Life: Time for Seasons on Matheson Brook

Twenty-five years in the making, Seasons on Matheson Brook is a tribute to the natural world, an exploration of self, and a toast to rural life and family.   For thirty years, I’ve lived on a r...

Hiking in Canada: Fitzpatrick Mountain Trail, Nova Scotia

If you’re in northern Nova Scotia and looking for a challenging, forest-rich hike with scenic viewpoints, Fitzpatrick Mountain Trail fits the bill. Highly recommended.   Fitzpatrick Mountain Tr...