Cherokee Bear Zoo: Roadside Animal Nightmare
Sadly, I have seen plenty of outdated roadside attractions that exploit animals; but not a single one compares to the barbaric Cherokee Bear Zoo. This... Read More
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... Read More
Project Chimps: From Research to Sanctuary Retirement
Let’s take a journey for wildlife as we visit Project Chimps, a sanctuary dedicated to caring for retired research chimpanzees! Meet Hercules the chimpanzee! This... Read More
Whale Watching from a Hot Tub
5 days. 0 orcas. 1 very questionable whale-watching strategy. The purpose of our Pacific Northwest adventure was solely to see wild orcas swimming free. We... Read More
Vietnam’s Wildlife Tourism: 5 Red Flags
The truth behind most wildlife tourism is bleak. Attractions all too often lure paying tourists close to captive animals under the pretense that they are... Read More
Discovering Congaree National Park
South Carolina is pretty lucky. They are home to a national park, making it one of only 30 states with this claim to fame. It... Read More