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Big Bend National Park: An International Biosphere Reserve

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By Janie H. Pace ITWPA Member Mountains of immense lava rock formations, wide Chihuahuan desert expanses that were once ancient dinosaur-fossil-filled lake beds, and limestone layers forming deep, narrow canyons carved by the Rio Grande River are home to protected wild animals like the black bear, mountain lion, javalina, and coyote, along with the Colima Warbler and 400 … [Read more...] about Big Bend National Park: An International Biosphere Reserve

Five Ways to Explore Anna Maria Island, Florida, Without a Car

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By Joann Waggoner ITWPA Member One island, three cities, seven miles, and lots of snow white, sandy beaches with spectacular shells against a setting of turquoise waters. It’s the beaches that draw people here, but the whole island experience is much, much more. As the sun started to create its evening canvas of oranges, pinks, and yellows, there were streams of people … [Read more...] about Five Ways to Explore Anna Maria Island, Florida, Without a Car

Wet and Wild Springtime Sightings at Stump Pass State Park, Florida

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By Marcia Zache ITWPA Member While we were walking south from Englewood Beach toward Stump Pass State Park looking for shells and shark teeth, three teenage girls came running up talking so fast we could hardly understand a word. After catching a breath they said, “Hurry, she’s laying her eggs, we watched her come out of the water, climb up the sand dune... she’s so huge, … [Read more...] about Wet and Wild Springtime Sightings at Stump Pass State Park, Florida

Looking for a Slice of the Real New Orleans?

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By Caitlin Williams ITWPA Member “Summer Rain” had me at hello. Offering a stunning image of Jackson Square, the photograph immediately drew me in with its spell of New Orleans timelessness and mystery that I hadn’t experienced -- or even imagined -- before. If you, too, are looking for magical portrayals of New Orleans that go beyond the typical tourist snaps, then … [Read more...] about Looking for a Slice of the Real New Orleans?