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tangled logs and red clay with a canyon background inside Capital reef national park
Milo Putnam
06 Feb 2021
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10 Park Ranger Tips: Visiting America’s National Parks

10 Park Ranger Tips: Visiting America’s National Parks I’ve teamed up with Karli Sinclair, a former National Park Ranger, to share her insider tips for visiting America’s most treasured national...
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Baby American alligator
Milo Putnam
20 Nov 2020
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5 Animals to See in the Everglades

America’s great National Parks are famous for their wild animals. From Yellowstone’s bison to the bats of Mammoth Cave, there are countless species to discover around the county.  The United State’s...
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Manatee Everglades National Park
Milo Putnam
15 Nov 2020
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Video: Meeting Manatees in the Everglades

Meeting the manatees from the docks of Flamingo Marina in Everglades National Park!  
American alligator everglades national park
Milo Putnam
15 Nov 2020
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Video: Everglades National Park

Take just 60 seconds and explore the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States – Everglades National Park!      
Wild elk Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Milo Putnam
14 Nov 2020
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Spotting Elk in the Smokies of North Carolina

I can remember as a kid riding with my dad for hours looking for wild elk. We put hundreds of miles on the family car as we cruised northern Minnesota....
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Sunrise at Congaree National Park
Milo Putnam
18 Aug 2020
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Video: Exploring Congaree National Park

Join me on a recent hike in Congaree National Park, and let’s explore South Carolina’s one and only National Park! I’ll share my favorite tips and highlights for exploring this...
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Congaree National Park
Milo Putnam
25 Feb 2020
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South Carolina’s Claim to Fame: Congaree National Park

Yah know, we’re pretty lucky here in South Carolina. We are home to a National Park; making us one of only 29 states with this claim to fame. While we...
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  • Felines of North America: How to Tell the Difference Between a Bobcat, Lynx, or Puma
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☀️ I don’t know about you... but I’m cravi ☀️ I don’t know about you... but I’m craving a packed suitcase and an alfresco lunch today! What else is new!? 🙈 These photos were taken a few years ago while visiting the Netherlands 🇳🇱 @lancegputnam and I had left Amsterdam for the day to enjoy a picnic lunch under a windmill. We packed a blanket, wine, hummus, veggies, crackers, and chocolates! It was one of the most peaceful lunches we’ve ever enjoyed together. I was so relaxed that I even dozed off and took a quick windmill nap 😴 The setting was too perfect not to.
Manatee facts to SHARE! At first glance they mig Manatee facts to SHARE! 

At first glance they might seem like simple grey swimming masses, but manatees have some fascinating secrets to share! Here are 4 mind-blowing facts you didn’t know about the lovable manatee. 

Manatees are simply endearing; they are truly the gentle roly-polys of the sea. What’s not to love about a charming manatee? I know I’ve enjoyed observing them in the wild both in Everglades National Park and Crystal River, Florida.
💦🐠 If you’re an eco-traveler that’s pass 💦🐠 If you’re an eco-traveler that’s passionate for observing wildlife in an ethical manner while visiting the Florida Keys, @honestecotours is the company for you. 🤿 Overall, their boat the SQUID, produces one of the lowest carbon footprints of any boat on the ocean today! Link in bio for full guide ⛴🐬
🤿 NEW VIDEO: Solar Power Snorkeling: Key West, 🤿 NEW VIDEO: Solar Power Snorkeling: Key West, Florida! (link in bio)

@honestecotours - Sustainable Nature Tours has one of the most unique boats in the eco-tourism industry! Affectionately named SQUID, their main tour boat is one of the only lithium ion battery electric passenger boats in the United States. If that wasn't awesome enough, it's powered by SOLAR PANELS! Renewable energy powers Honest Eco Tours, helping to reduce our carbon footprint. But wait there's more, their eco-tours are single-use plastic free to limit plastic pollution in the ocean. Instead they fill reusable water bottles guests can use during their excursion! 

💦 Click the link in my bio for the full feature 🐠
The Serengeti’s endless horizon is worth a swipe The Serengeti’s endless horizon is worth a swipe or two! This massive national park is over 12,000 square miles in size (larger than the state of Maryland) and has been made famous by the diverse predator and prey interactions on its grasslands.
🐾 Which is it - a Canada lynx or a bobcat? The 🐾 Which is it - a Canada lynx or a bobcat?

These two cats are very similar in size, shape, and pattern. To make matters worse bobcats and lynx often share the same habitats in North America.

If you find yourself needing a quick how to guide for telling the differences between bobcats and lynx, here’s some quick features to look for!

Photos courtesy: @ryan.pennesi.photography
❄️ Can you name the different wild felines of ❄️ Can you name the different wild felines of North America? 

Did you know - there are three cats with the widest ranges spanning much of North America – the bobcat, lynx, and puma. 

🐾 Personally, I’ve only caught the blur of a darting bobcat, the brief passing of a lynx, and haven’t even seen the tracks of a puma. North America’s felines are NOT easy to see!

📸 With the help of @ryan.pennesi.photography remote trail cameras, we’ll get a chance to peek into the secretive lives of three of North America’s favorite felines.

Click the link in my bio for full article!

Photos courtesy: @ryan.pennesi.photography
MOVE OVER.... Double-crested cormorants are common MOVE OVER....
Double-crested cormorants are common throughout the Florida Keys, but that doesn’t make them any less unique!
Cormorants are know for their ☀️ sun bathing, with their wings stretched out wide. They have less preen oil than other water loving birds- like ducks 🦆 So instead their feathers get soaked when they’re fishing. But wet feathers likely make it easier for cormorants to dive underwater with better agility and speed! 🐟
You can’t visit Key West without seeing their ic You can’t visit Key West without seeing their iconic chickens...... EVERYWHERE! But these feral birds are quite the wildlife issue, mainly because tourists and locals love feeding them. PLEASE DO NOT FEED THE CHICKENS! 

Historically this population began from domestic chickens and cockfighting roosters being let loose on the island. Now the @keywestwildlifecenter has an agreement with the city of Key West to provide rescue, medical care, and adoption services for the feral chickens! They work to provide the best possible care for rescued chickens and even rehomed them to farm sanctuaries to limit the environmental burden on the island’s wildlife. WIN for the rehabilitated chickens and WIN for native animals!
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