Tokyo — The "shrine island" of Miyajima is one of Japan's most iconic destinations. A quick ferry ride from downtown Hiroshima, the postcard-perfect locale is much-loved for its giant "floating" ...

It was during the 1970s when I had my first experience with double-crested cormorants. I was in a duck-hunting boat with long time hunting companion Roger Lydeen when a small flock of cormorants flew ...

When a small town in Minnesota set out elect a mayor a little less than 10 years ago, no one would have thought that it would be the beginning of a new tradition. "We've never had a mayor before," ...