“It’s a transformative experience for people.” Dana Whitelaw’s eagerly explaining her museum philosophy. “I firmly believe that,” says the High Desert Museum‘s executive director. “The way that our permanent exhibitions are immersive scenes. They put the visitor in the place and time without a ton of panels to read. It’s more about the experience than […]
National Geographic
The Biggest Stinker of Them All
Back in 1979 I was the manger of Ramsey Canyon Preserve in southeast Arizona, once known as the “Hummingbird Capitol of the World.” Unbeknownst, however, to the birders who labeled that beautiful place for the 12-or-so hummingbirds that were around in summer, it is also the “Skunk Capitol of the World.” All four skunks native […]

