Notes from the Woods

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Sturgeon River Wilderness

by Mark | 14 Jul 2022 | Explore, Michigan | 9 Comments

We are fortunate to have a number of designated wilderness areas in Michigan, which can be easy to forget when you live close to one of the sprawling metropolitan areas that seem to keep expanding. It is a constant source of sadness for me to see local woodlands...

Is Nature First?

by Mark | 9 Jan 2020 | Environment | 21 Comments

Last year, a new organization called "Nature First" was formed. It is a collection of incredibly passionate, caring, and dedicated nature photographers who want to spread the education of field ethics. We create more than 1.2 trillion digital photographs a year, going...