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Travis McKeehan

Contributor · Hiking, Camping, Outdoor Photography

Travis is a professional freelance writer covering hiking, camping, and outdoor photography.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from the University of Evansville.

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8 stories published

Stories by Travis McKeehan

A box turtle with an orange and yellow patterned shell walking through dry grass in warm light
Wildlife

All The 26 Types of Texas Turtles (ID Guide and Photos)

Texas is home to 26 turtle species ranging from box turtles in deserts to softshells in rivers.

 A black vulture perches on a dead branch in a sunlit pine and palmetto woodland, head turned to the side
Wildlife

The 2 Types of Vultures Found in Florida (Facts and Photos)

Florida is home to 2 vulture species: the Black Vulture and Turkey Vulture, both essential scavengers that prevent disease spread from carcasses.

 An American alligator rests on a muddy, grassy bank at the water's edge, its scaly back lit by low sun
Wildlife

American Alligators in Texas: All You Need To Know About

American alligators thrive in Texas across 120 counties, from Sabine River to coastal marshes, as the state's only native alligator species.

 A rattlesnake with dark crossbands coiled on a lichen-covered boulder, its tan rattle trailing over the rock edge
Wildlife

The 11 Different Types of Snakes in New Hampshire (ID Guide and Photos)

New Hampshire harbors 11 snake species including the venomous Timber Rattlesnake; most are harmless, endangered, and heavily protected.

 A thick-bodied snake with dark brown blotches crawling through marsh grass and shallow water in low evening light
Wildlife

15 Most Common Species of Snakes in Michigan: Pictures + Facts

Michigan has 18 snake species with only one venomous; gray rat snakes are Michigan's largest, reaching 72 inches long.

 A copperhead coiled on a bed of dead leaves, its tan and brown hourglass bands standing out in soft light
Wildlife

15 Most Common Snakes in Tennessee (With Pictures)

Tennessee harbors 15 common snake species with diverse habitats from hardwood forests to wetlands; only a few are venomous.

 A spiny lizard with blue-gray belly patches basking on a granite boulder beside a purple-flowered shrub
Wildlife

36 Species of Lizards in California: ID Guide, Chart & Pictures

California hosts 36 lizard species across urban areas to deserts, including Gila monsters and colorful spiny lizards with identification photos.

 A coiled rattlesnake with its rattle visible resting in dry grass and sagebrush in warm evening light
Wildlife

28 Snakes in Colorado: All You Need to Know (Pics & ID Guide)

Colorado is home to 28 snake species, mostly harmless; only rattlesnakes are venomous, and they avoid human contact.