[caption id="attachment_11845" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Thunderstorm sky.Homestead, FL[/caption] I have learned many valuable lessons throughout my internship at the South Florida Collections Management Center (SFCMC) at Everglades National Park. Coming from a history background I have limited experience working with collections of science and nature. During my...
[caption id="attachment_11063" align="alignnone" width="800"] Everglades NP - Nike Missile Site HM-69 - LHIP interns 2017[/caption] In the subtropical wilderness of Everglades National Park swarmed by mosquitoes, Daniel, LHIP Cultural History Education Intern (Yey, he has finally arrived!) and I tour the Nike Missile Site...
The sound of thunder and heavy rain has been the soundtrack of my Everglades experience so far. At times it is very calming and peaceful. Even though I understand the dangers of lighting, it is very beautiful to observe it. [caption id="attachment_10315" align="alignright" width="225"]...
[caption id="attachment_9667" align="alignright" width="300"] Everglades National Park crocodile[/caption] A few weeks ago, I embarked on a road trip from Southern California to Florida. Growing up during the winter breaks my dad would drive the family from California to Mexico. Familiar with road trips I...