Nature and Environment Feature 35,000 or more circulation 2020

Gold

Arizona Highways, “Hanging on for Dear Life” by Annette McGivney

Engaging story telling had me worrying about the fate of a squirrel I had never previously heard of right from the first page.

Texas Highways, “The Wild Snakes of Texas” by George Getschow

This very well crafted and researched story asks readers to shake their antipathy and learn to value the snakes of Texas.

Cottage Life, “Waiting for a Queen to Fly” by Sasha Chapman

Photos of bee keepers in action lend to the story’s playful, contemplative tone and attention to illuminating detail.