Imagine standing under a vast, inky sky filled with stars, planets, and galaxies that seem close enough to touch. The sheer magnitude of the universe is laid out before you, and you can’t help but feel humbled and, dare we say, starstruck. The air is crisp and cool, and the darkness is so pure that […]

While so far, 2020 feels like the year of inside, people are doing what they can to get outside, taking advantage of balconies, backyards, regional parks, and local trails for mental and physical health. Bike sales, gardening, and birding have surged, and popular neighborhood trails and pathways are busy. In light of that palpable desire […]

This past September, I was fortunate to have guided a group of twelve OBP clients on a wildlife watching expedition in Yellowstone National Park. We lucked out with weather and with wildlife sightings, and it was wonderful to focus on just one national park and ecosystem over six days, too. What I love most about […]