Animals in the Arctic Wildlife Photography

February 4, 2016 8 Comments »

animals in the arctic

He raises his nose in the air and sniffs at the air, trying to get our scent, but the wind isn’t cooperating with him. He knows we are there, but what we are is a mystery. Just as I’ve never seen a polar bear before, this polar bear has most likely never seen a human […]

Dog Sledding in Banff

December 17, 2015 3 Comments »

Dog sledding banff

How would you like to have 182 people in your family? And what if all 182 of them were 4 years old? And had tails? At Snowy Owl Dog Sledding Banff the dogs are family. Yes, yes I know – everyone says that…but trust me when I say Snowy Owl is different than most touristic […]

How to Befriend a Reindeer in Alaska

December 14, 2015 5 Comments »

pictures of reindeer

You know Daisy and Rufus and Jasper and Olive,you know Rocky Cupcake and Buttercup,But do you recallThe most famous reindeer of all… Meet Rudy the Reindeer living far north in Fairbanks Alaska. Drive Slow When Arriving at Running Reindeer Ranch As I pulled into the driveway two big balls of brown fur ran out in […]

Winter Safari in Jasper National Park

February 13, 2014 13 Comments »

  Just when I was about to give up – I saw the coyote along the side of the snow-covered road. It turned and looked at us. Assessing our big vehicle determining friend or foe? Friend was the answer as it turned away and didn’t seem to care in the least that a big white […]

Where Sheep Roam – Patagonia

March 15, 2013 5 Comments »

They were lurking in the landscapes – I knew they were there – but you seldom see them. Occasionally – among the flat golden grasses you’d see one, on his horse, with his signature gaucho beret hat, quiet aura, and chiseled features. He had an eye on the cattle or sheep with the help of […]

Turtle Soup

November 20, 2012 3 Comments »

sea turtle up close

We arrive at Polihua beach after a long dirty off-roading drive. We get out of the jeep, slam the creaky door, dust ourselves off, and step out from the scruffy trees that we parked near. Immediately the wind catches me and blows me back catching me off guard and unstable rocking in the sand. Polihua […]

The Purrfect Cat Sanctuary in Lanai

November 16, 2012 16 Comments »

We use the expression “herding cats” to refer to refers to an attempt to control or organize a group that is uncontrollable or chaotic.  It depicts something difficult, challenging, and nearly impossible.  However on the island of Lana’i “herding cats” is commonplace – and the volunteers of Lana’i Cat Sanctuary make it look simple. Lanai […]