Travels with Chucky: Pros and Cons of Traveling, Hiking, and Fishing with a Dog

Traveling, hiking, and fishing are some of my common pursuits. Doing so with a dog can transform an ordinary trip into an unforgettable adventure. For me, that four-legged companion is Chucky, my energetic 3 ½ year old chocolate Lab/German Shorthaired Pointer mix. At around 85 pounds of solid muscle, boundless curiosity, and a tail that … Continue reading Travels with Chucky: Pros and Cons of Traveling, Hiking, and Fishing with a Dog

Horizons of Meaning: A Reflection on the Micro Playa

Black Rock Desert Microplaya, Watercolor Credit: Sue Drake, April, 2026 True conservation begins not with boundary lines or legal descriptions, but with the quiet cultivation of a personal relationship to raw, open spaces. When our expedition team arrived at the expansive flats of the micro playa this April, the immense landscape demanded that we strip … Continue reading Horizons of Meaning: A Reflection on the Micro Playa