This photo was taken at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge. It was created in in response to the damaging effect of rising levels of the Great Salt Lake on wildlife, and in particular, migratory bird species.
Our Relationship with Nature
In western society, there is the notion that nature is something to be used by us, not something we inhabit, and which we are ultimately part of. This is not really surprising, given that the Bible, a sacred text of the major monotheistic religions, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam tells us that humans will have dominion … Continue reading Our Relationship with Nature
The Monterey Bay
This is the Monterey Bay, near Santa Cruz, CA where I grew up. Yes, this is he same Monterey you may know from John Steinbeck's Cannery Row, and other novels.
The Grand Staircase
The Grand Staircase (or Escalante Staircase) is one of a handful of new national monuments, unique in that it is maintained by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and not the National Park Service. Unfortunately, it isn't really accessible by automobile. If you want to visit, you really need a truck. I've included a few … Continue reading The Grand Staircase
Sagebrush and Cedar 