The Dolphin SMART program, that originated in the Florida Keys, is now a nationally-recognized that unites tourism and preservation efforts in order to educate and enlighten us. Joanne McDonough, who has enjoyed a successful career capturing nature behind the lens found her inspiration in Alabama's Gulf Coast, and now is working to ensure that this breath-taking area is understood and preserved through the Nature Tourism Initiative and the Dolphin SMART program. Read More...

• Birding:

• Bird-watching For All Seasons

• Festivals, Sanctuaries, &  Preserves:

• Lexington, Kentucky Welcomes The International Equestrian Festival

• Return to Freedom- North America's Wild Horse Sanctuary

• Gardens & Farms:

• Discover Georgia's Fragrant Flower Gardens

• Farms, Festivals, and Fun In Alabama

• Year-Round Events At Huntsville Botanical Garden

• Celebrate The Season At The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival

• Indianapolis Farmer's Markets Are Bountiful

• Barnwell Memorial Garden and Art Center Is Just The Beginning Of Sites To Visit In Shreveport, Louisiana

• ArtSpace, River Adventures, & Entertainment In Shreveport-Bossier, Louisiana

• Family Fun At The Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden In Springfield, Mass

• Nature Comes To Life At The Cleveland Botanical Gardens

• Be Creative At The Brookgreen Gardens

• Natural Treasures At The South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center

• Pets:

• Winter Goes To The Dogs At The Annual Apostle Islands Sled Dog Race

• Handy Tips For Traveling with Pets

• Learning To Care For A First Pet - Real or Virtual

• Steering Clear Of Puppy Scams

• Reptiles:

• The Kentucky Reptile Zoo Offers A Unique Glimpse At The Lives Of Reptiles

• Sealife:

• Dolphins Inspire Preservation Along Alabama's Gulf Coast & Across The Nation

• Nature's Treasures Take Flight Along Alabama's Gulf Coast

• A Whale Rescue In CA

• Baby Sitting A Sea Lion

• Dive Into A Under World At The Florida Aquarium

• Newport Aquarium Is Number One In The Midwest

• Wildlife:

• Celebrating Conservation and Natures Beauty At The Montgomery Zoo

• The Big Cat Rescue Educates & Enlightens Visitors In Tampa, Florida

• Horseback riding in Hawaii! Kualoa Ranch, Hawaii at its best!

• The Cheetah's and Tortoises Race & Raise Awareness At The Indianapolis Zoo

• Fun At The St. Louis & Kansas City Zoo's In Missouri

• Wildlife Expeditions and Outdoor Adventures In Wyoming