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Todays Images • Elk In Smokey Mountains National Park

The Elk mostly disappeared from the mountains of the eastern United States. Reintroduction of elk into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park began in 2001 when 25 elk were brought from the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area along the Tennessee-Kentucky border. Despite early struggles, including predation by black bears on young calves, the elk population in the SmokiesContinue reading “Todays Images • Elk In Smokey Mountains National Park”

Those Incredible Glacial Lakes

Pictured above is an image of Mendenhall Glacier and it’s only a bus ride out of Juneau Alaska. Managed by the National Park Service it features numerous hiking trails and a great Visitor’s Center. Glacial lakes like Mendenhall Glacier’s lake above, are a special feature of many glaciers and most offer a unique ecosystem. FormedContinue reading “Those Incredible Glacial Lakes”

Exploring Florida’s Circle B Bar Reserve

Circle B Bar Ranch in Lakeland Repurposed The Circle B Bar Reserve is a 1,265-acre Florida nature preserve occupying land that was once the Circle B Bar Ranch in Lakeland, Florida. It is home to a large mix of wildlife and is a popular destination for hiking, biking, horseback riding, birdwatching, and fishing. Common wildlifeContinue reading “Exploring Florida’s Circle B Bar Reserve”

Todays Image • The Lilac-Breasted Roller

The lilac-breasted roller is found mostly in Africa south of the Sahara. It is a medium-sized bird with a long tail with a lilac-colored breast and belly, a blue head and back, and a black eye stripe. Often referred to by common names in South Africa like “rainbow bird” its name in Afrikaans is bloukuifrolletjieContinue reading “Todays Image • The Lilac-Breasted Roller”

Port Of Call Hambantota, Sri Lanka

A Cruise Port Off The Beaten Path Sri Lanka’s national parks are the main draw that brings cruise ships and visitors to this part of the island country. It is most famous as a place that still offers an opportunity to see wild Indian elephants, leopards, monitor lizards and lots and lots of birds. Also,Continue reading “Port Of Call Hambantota, Sri Lanka”