Ever wondered what it’s like to captain a ferry? Here’s a glimpse into the pilothouse of the ferry Willamsburg that runs between Surry and Jamestown, Virginia. These ferries run 24/7 and run in all sorts of weather and conditions. Only hurricanes and other severe weather shyts them down. This is a “chill day”, but I…
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Finding Megalodon – NEW Prehistoric Life Documentary!
After over a year of hard work, I’ve finally completed my Megalodon documentary!!! You can watch it on YouTube and go on a journey back in time! Here’s the script: Otodus chubutensis. Twice the size of a great white shark, this megashark hunted whales and other huge prey in Miocene seas. But, in these ancient…
Shenandoah Valley Serotonin (feat. CuteBlackHousewife)
Join CuteBlackHousewife on an adventure through the lush, beautiful Shenandoah National Park, from Luray Caverns to Skyline Drive. And get a serotonin boost along the way!
Finding WILD Venus Flytraps in North Carolina
The Venus flytrap. This little plant has evolved ability to consume animal flesh for extra nutrients, flipping nature’s already bizarre script. They’ve ignited our imaginations and seized several spots in pop culture from movies to video games. You can even buy them from Walmart. Despite their fame, Venus flytraps are only native to a 60…
The Northern Cardinal, Pretty Punk Rock Passerines – One Minute Nature Show
Hey, adventurers! Here’s the script to my newest episode of One Minute Nature Show! This episode is about the archetypal, mohawked American bird, the northern cardinal! Northern cardinals are small passerine birds that live in eastern North America. They primarily eat weed seeds, grains, and fruits and are often attracted to backyard bird feeders. Male…
Kawaii Quokkas, Influencers from Down Under – One Minute Nature Show
Quokkas are quirky, kawaii marsupials native to Western Australia, and they’re quite famous on the internet. While their numbers have declined on mainland Australia, on Rottnest Island, they are numerous, and their populations are between 10,000 and 12,000. Because of the quokkas prevalence on Rottnest, the Dutch settlers originally named the island Rattenest or “Rat’s…
Trekking Through Coloured Sands
In my previous blog post, I mentioned that I had lost my debit card while on a 16 mile hike (well, actually, 15 miles), and I said I would describe that day in more detail. Here is my story: Right now, I’m Cairns, Queensland, but about 17 hours south of here is a sleepy town…
Tidewater Teddy 