nature
The Science and Nature of Wanderlust, tourism, landmarks for nature buffs and more.
Stand Barefoot With Me
Feel the tiny pebbles underneath your tender soles on the cool concrete of my lanai. Wiggle your toes. It hurts a little. We haven't been standing on pavement for the entire Winter. It's time to be sock-free and let our pale feet shine. Once we get comfortable -- no tiny sharp points jabbing our heels -- breathe with me. Close your eyes. The Sun's warmth invigorates our entire bodies. Breathe in. Breathe out. Before we open our eyes, just listen. Feel the wind caress your face.
By Lorre Black6 years ago in Wander
Where Will The Sky Take Me Next?
I lay out on my sunken brown couch around 4 or 5pm everyday. I often try to find something to watch on TV but I can’t seem to find anything when I want to half the time, almost like it’s not meant to watch TV at that hour. From the corner of my eye, I can see the reflection of the sun beaming off the trees that sit in front of my large windows. The trees become this super dark yet bright vibrant tone of green. I become intrigued to watch the gold sun make its way out of the world creating a lavender sky for the evening, paving a perfect tone for the moon and stars to appear… if they do. I can’t see the sky directly from the view of my couch, little parts of it may bleed through the trees though. I determine when the sun is walking towards its goodbye when the trees begin to lose its vibrance and turn to pastels. I guess it’s my way of seeing the sky change. Because one blink, and the sun sets without saying a word like if we watch her fall, then we know all the secrets of the world.
By Raven Williams 6 years ago in Wander
Life as a Housesitter: From East Coast Suburbia to Texas Countryside
The Porch I love this country life. I love it so much I’ve been waking up at 4:30am for the chance to appreciate it dressed in its early morning garb. It is nice being alone in my solitude, the morning chill lying just outside the window, the darkness and silence settled like a blanket covering the world that lies in a murmuring sleep. The land is absolutely beautiful and we live in a farmhouse that is just the perfect size: nothing more, nothing less.
By Annette Kim6 years ago in Wander
Chocolate Falls
Let’s just say this isn’t your typical “clear waters” type of falls! Because of the snow melting from the mountains and monsoon season approaching, this location creates what people call The Grand Falls, or as I like to say, the Chocolate Falls (Willy Wonka must have been somewhere around). It is located about 45 minutes northeast from Flagstaff in Leupp, AZ on the Navajo Reservation. This 185 ft. waterfall is connected to the Little Colorado River, another reason why it is it given such a muddy look all throughout. I have been wanting to see this place for a while now, so my sister and I finally took the drive out there to see it.
By Krystal Chubirka6 years ago in Wander
Secret tunnels and surfers: Why you need to visit Austria’s Almkanal
The Almkanal winds unobtrusively through Salzburg. Most tourists don’t stumble across it at all, despite the fact it flows straight into the heart of the city. But the locals know that the walk along the canal is one of the most beautiful in town. A stroll along this historic waterway isn’t just a treat for the eyes; there’s a rich history waiting to be discovered here too.
By Alissa Mann6 years ago in Wander
Loving the Color of Nature
Mother Nature is the grand creator. From the bountiful trees that produce the oxygen we desperately need to breathe, the river and streams we drink, foods we eat, and medicine we use to treat. She bestows upon us the gift of life, despite the unappreciation and mistreatment from the humans she graciously supports. Selflessly, nature continues to provide everything we need to survive and thrive.
By Kimberly M. Lincoln, Ph.D.6 years ago in Wander
