Discover the story of the dune lakes and coastline of Walton County, Florida as told through over 260, exquisitely reproduced aerial photographs that inspire awe and challenge how you see the world. Featuring never before seen images from Jonah’s archive and personal essays that invite you on an intimate journey through the sky above 30A, this book is a voice for the landscape in the face of a rapidly developing world.

Florida-based artistic photographer and filmmaker Jonah Allen celebrated the opening of his first art gallery on July 23, 2021 in Santa Rosa Beach. Congratulations were in abundance as the community also celebrated the release of Allen's new documentary filmed by Shane Reynolds, titled "Jonah Allen: An Intentional Moment."

Healing Hoof Steps in Crestview, Florida, is a local nonprofit offering this type of service that focuses on building mental and emotional health through spending time around horses. Its founder, Narissa Jenkins, and her incredible healing journey through the help of these majestic animals is awe-inspiring. After experiencing the profound effects of horse therapy for herself, she felt called to share this with others. VIE caught up with Jenkins to hear about what's happened in the past few years and how Healing Hoof Steps is continuing to change lives daily. 

Marquis Fine Cabinetry has partnered with Florida State Parks for Earth Day 2021 to restore Deer Lake State Park by pulling Sand Pines in efforts to keep the newly planted Longleaf Pines thriving. Learn how you can volunteer April 22 from 8AM to noon to help them in their efforts!

Local artist, Jonah Allen, 27, will open his first gallery and studio, located at 416 S Co Hwy 393 in Santa Rosa Beach, on Wednesday, March 10 with a grand opening celebration from 5-8 p.m.

Combining acclaimed oldies and scenic newcomers, these campgrounds and RV parks are a natural cure for any travel bug! Whether you plan a traditional camping journey with the kids, a glamping weekend with the gal pals, or a couple of months living luxuriously in a motorhome, life on the road is sure to inspire your heart to be grateful for a world of possibility. Adventure is calling—will you answer?

Now, more than ever, it’s important to think of Mother Nature and how we can adjust our lives in simple ways to help preserve this beautiful world we live in. This list of helpful tips is a great place to start finding ways to live sustainably and help create a better future for all.

Due to the gardens' closing to the public amid the COVID-19 crisis, the New York Botanical Garden's Orchid Show: Jeff Leatham’s Kaleidoscope had to close after just three weeks, but you can still take a virtual tour! Join Marc Hachadourian, NYBG’s director of glasshouse collections and senior orchid curator, for a walk through the 2020 Orchid Show.

Last week, HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his dedication to global conservation by longtime activist Uma Thurman at the 2020 Hollywood for the Global Ocean Gala.

Based in Jackson, Wyoming, Scenic Safaris offers summer and winter tours in the majestic Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, as well as the Bridger-Teton National Forest. In the winter, Scenic Safaris offers guided tours aboard its state-of-the-art snowcoaches and snowmobiles.

With our recent Animal Issue featuring the great work of Laurie Hood and Alaqua Animal Refuge, we thought it was the perfect chance to highlight some more organizations doing wonders for Northwest Florida animal welfare throughout the COLA 2 COLA region.

Planning on catching the first total solar eclipse viewable from the continental United States since 1918, on Monday, August 21? Here are a few things you need to know before witnessing this rare scientific event.