Where does a rambling ranger find the fun facts she shares with others? Many places, actually. I talk to other rangers and volunteers at Visitor and Interpretive Centers I come across in my travels. I read brochures other handouts I find in these same places. I check out websites. I do a lot of research. And sometimes, I read other blogs.
If you like reading my articles, here are a few other blogs you might enjoy.
This is the official blog for The Nature Conservancy. It’s definitely my favorite blog. It’s what I aspire to. Every week I can’t wait to see what Matt Miller, one of their main writers, has to say. Not only do I learn something new, but there’s usually a great call to action showing how you can help make the world a better place, or an uplifting message of something going right for a change. Reading this blog can make my day sometimes.
This is a woman after my own heart. This is the blog I would write if I were more rooted. Based in Montana, Coffee and Woodsmoke extols the joys of living that Northern/Western, rural, close to the land lifestyle. And what’s more, she includes a recipe with every blogpost. I can’t wait to try the Chai-Spiced Turmeric Latte!
I guess technically this isn’t a blog, it’s an online magazine, but they send a newsletter to my inbox so it FEELS like a blog. I am SO impressed with this Vancouver Island based publication on coastal science and culture. Fabulous photography and superb writing. Extremely informative.
This Canadian couple took the money they had been saving for a house and decided to travel the world instead. Their article on “15 Things to do in Armenia that are not in Churches” added Armenia to my bucket list. They also write posts helpful to the armchair reader who wants to start living the gypsy lifestyle but isn’t sure how.
This is the official blog for the National Parks Conservation Association, the non-profit organization that watchdogs and advocates for our national parks. It’s a good place to keep up on what’s happening in our parks, learn about places you may not have heard of, and see some really pretty pictures, too.
I hope you enjoy these blogs as much as I have. Do you have a favorite blog you’d like to share with us? Leave your suggestions in the comments!
Great addition.I will check some of these out.
Dianne–thank you so much for including my blog here among your favorites. It is an honor to be featured alongside such amazing blogs as TNC and NPCA. I’m looking forward to checking out Hakai Magazine and We Did It Our Way as well! I am grateful we ran into each other across here in cyberspace. I oftentimes miss my park ranger days, and love being able to share in your peripatetic adventures in our country’s most beautiful lands.