Helen Bradshaw

Helen Bradshaw is a freelance writer and a born-and-raised Floridian. As such, she has an aptitude for finding alligators and an affinity for the weird and wonderful stories of the South. She graduated from Northwestern University with a focus in environmental journalism.

People stand by a manatee in a puddle

hurricane helene

On Airport Runways and in Cemeteries, Rescuers Are Helping Manatees Stranded by Hurricane Helene

The aquatic mammals often end up in precarious positions after floods abate

An aerial shot of pecan trees uprooted by Hurricane Helene.

Hurricane Helene

Georgia’s Pecan Farms Take a Devastating Hit from Helene

One of the state’s most iconic exports faces an uncertain future

A woman outside her home, which was crushed by a fallen tree

HURRICANE HELENE

How to Help Those Affected by Hurricane Helene

Local and regional organizations providing relief for those in the path of the deadly storm

A group of trees whose leaves have turned yellow

Land & Conservation

The South’s Best Native Trees for Fall Color

Seven striking species that put on a show in your own backyard

oak trees in Savannah

Land & Conservation

Savannah’s Iconic Oaks Are Dying. Here’s Why—and What Happens Next.

Climate change and traffic are shortening the lives of the city’s iconic trees, but some are finding new life

Crystal River, Florida

Travel

Seven Cool Florida Springs Ideal for Swimming

Crystal-clear waters provide a welcome respite from the blazing sun

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