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Experience Wonders of Wildlife and the Ancient Maya in Yucatán, Mexico

Experience Wonders of Wildlife and the Ancient Maya in Yucatán, Mexico

Posted on Posted onFebruary 19, 2024March 19, 2025By Heather

https://kctrvlr.com/abroad/quintana-roo-yucatan-ancient-mayan-ruins-jungle-wildlife/ … Read More >Experience Wonders of Wildlife and the Ancient Maya in Yucatán, Mexico

Categories Domestic Short Stops
Capturing Conservation: Animal portraits to inspire the next generation

Capturing Conservation: Animal portraits to inspire the next generation

Posted on Posted onJanuary 1, 2024January 18, 2025By Heather

The year my dad made us “Friends of the Zoo” at our local Kansas City Zoo was one … Continue ReadingCapturing Conservation: Animal portraits to inspire the next generation

Categories Adventure Travel Domestic Essays Hiking
River reconnection: backpacking the North Fork Skokomish River Trail in Olympic National Park

River reconnection: backpacking the North Fork Skokomish River Trail in Olympic National Park

Posted on Posted onAugust 23, 2023March 9, 2025By Heather

Why would any sane, rational human being leave the comfort of their home with air … Continue ReadingRiver reconnection: backpacking the North Fork Skokomish River Trail in Olympic National Park

Categories Domestic
Skåne, Sweden is for the birds.

Skåne, Sweden is for the birds.

Posted on Posted onJune 28, 2023November 12, 2024By Heather

Tap photos to view full-size. Photos best viewed full-size on desktop computers. I recently traveled … Continue ReadingSkåne, Sweden is for the birds.

I'm Heather Physioc.

Photojournalist focusing on conservation, outdoor, wildlife and nature topics. OWAA award winner. Prints available, 50% of print sales to conservation efforts. Dog's best friend.

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