Sleeping with Trees

Posted by Michael Jerrard on 1:43 pm in Asia, Australia & New Zealand, Featured, Natural Living, North America, Outdoor Recreation, South America, Wildlife & Nature | 0 comments

Tree house hotels of the modern era bring all the fun and excitement you remember having as a kid and many add all the creature comforts you could ask for and more.

Where Wolves and Alligators Meet: Alligator River NWR

Posted by Michael Jerrard on 11:46 am in Featured, North America, Wildlife & Nature | 3 comments

A species that once roamed from Texas to Florida could now be living its last days here in Alligator River or even more sadly in an enclosure at some facility. We have no doubt come so far in our efforts to save our endangered wildlife by way of laws and acts, however the ignorance and selfishness which is human nature still shows its ugly face even today and has the ability to cause another extinction.

Outdoor Adventures Await Mexico Travelers

Posted by Michael Jerrard on 9:03 am in North America, Outdoor Recreation | 2 comments

Whether you’re traveling through the Yucatan Peninsula or exploring the majestic Copper Canyon, Mexico promises intrepid travelers an exciting range of outdoor adventures

Panama City’s Top 5 Outdoor & Wildlife Experiences

Posted by Michael Jerrard on 11:37 am in City Guides, Featured, North America, Wildlife & Nature | 1 comment

When you think of Panama City, Panama your mind goes straight to the canal, Bridge of the Americas, Casco Viejo, and of course getting yourself a Panama hat. Beyond the city and even within the city however lies the Panama’s real treasure, its natural areas.

Literally built in the rainforest, one doesn’t need to venture far to feel as though you are in the Amazon. One trip to Panama wasn’t enough for us as we returned to experience its wealth of wildlife and nature a second time.

These are some sure bet destinations around Panama City where you are nearly guaranteed to get in touch with your wild side.

Seattle’s Top 5 Outdoor & Wildlife Experiences

Posted by Michael Jerrard on 5:20 pm in City Guides, Featured, North America, Wildlife & Nature | 3 comments

Seattle is an incredible city for exploring the great outdoors. Within the city one has beautiful parks and gardens as well as a multitude of National Parks and wilderness areas within a few hours drive.

Mound Key: Island of Indians, Pirates, Cults, and Goats

Posted by Michael Jerrard on 1:12 am in Featured, Fossils & Archaeology, North America | 10 comments

After the Spanish exploration years, Mound Key would become home to pirates, Cuban fisherman, early American pioneers, and even a religious utopian cult know as Koreshanity lead by Cyrus Teed. It would be the remaining members of this cult who would eventually give the land over to the State of Florida where it has become a Archaeological State Park

Alaskan Village Working on Anti-Tourism Campaign

Posted by Michael Jerrard on 5:15 pm in Featured, North America, Wildlife & Nature | 0 comments

Alaska’s Inupiaq coastal village of Point Lay has become the home of thousands upon thousands of walruses.

Divergent Series Star Arrested in North Dakota

Posted by Michael Jerrard on 5:10 pm in Featured, North America | 0 comments

Shailene Woodley joined a large group of others including members of various Native American Indian tribes to protest the proposed the new Dakota Access Oil Pipeline.

$16 for a 2 Carat Diamond?

Posted by Michael Jerrard on 5:08 pm in Fossils & Archaeology, North America, Outdoor Recreation | 0 comments

A family visiting Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas has made a lucky find. The world’s only diamond producing site where the public can search and keep the gems they find costs a mere $8 entry fee.

Mailing Rocks to Hawaii

Posted by Michael Jerrard on 4:54 pm in North America | 0 comments

Superstition and guilt are forcing tourists to return via post their illegally obtained Hawaiian souvenirs.