Nature Tours

Mother Nature allows us a glimpse into her world of the wild with each passing day, providing a canvas of artwork that is constantly changing. Nature can also be a dangerous place, and that is why...

Okay, this information clearly isn’t going to be for everyone. For example, if you live in a high-rise in the city, you are unlikely to have an otter problem. On the other hand, if you live...

Chiggers, tiny biting insects, typically 1/20 of an inch in size, are commonly found in low,wet areas, near lakes and streams and in densely wooded locations. This simple fact, puts campers,...

Hiking is a wonderful leisure activity. You can get a good workout while enjoying and exploring the many beauties the outdoors has to offer. While it is a great activity, like all outdoor...

The gumboot chiton is a prehistoric looking mollusk that lives in the intertidal and subtidal pools of the northern Pacific Ocean. The gumboot chiton's strange appearance and physical suggestions...

Possums, sometimes called opossums, are omnivorous, scavenging animals that are highly adept at making use of their environment. The possum's varied diet makes identifying its scat more difficult...

Hunters, bird lovers and nature enthusiasts should be able to spot and identify wild turkey droppings. Since the droppings are fairly distinct from the scat of other animals, you need only a basic...

Knowing how to determine if a plant is edible can save your life one day. Long before civilization, our ancestors quickly spotted what plant was edible and avoided the rest. Even with organized...

You don't have to be a fan of Marguerite Henry's books about the wild ponies of Assateague Island to want to visit the beautiful locale. You can visit this famous island any time of the year,...

The Dolichos lablab vine, otherwise known as the hyacinth bean vine, is a fast-growing flowering summer vine. The hyacinth bean vine is a beautiful cover and, with sun and watering, will shoot up...

The cone seashell is one the most familiar and beloved symbols of marine life and ocean romance. In works as disparate as "Moby Dick" and "The Little Mermaid," the cone seashell makes its...

The common ringlet butterfly, or Coenonympha tullia, is a member of the Satyrinea butterfly family. While the ringlets have a number of distinct features, the common ringlet has a large range and...

The crimson patch butterfly is a black-winged insect with a bright crimson band that flows from its midsection to its wings. The rich tones of the butterfly's wings make identifying it relatively...

The checkerspot butterfly is a rare insect native to various parts of the United States. The checkerspot is known for its bright array of orange and the brown squares that cover its wings. The...

The Viceroy butterfly, which is native to parts of America and Canada, is considered next in line to the other royal butterflies, the Queen and Monarch, and is often mistaken for them. A few steps...