Yak attack Cheryl and I bumped into this yak after losing our guide during a ten hour uphill trek above the Tiger’s Nest Monastery near Paro. Immediately before I turned on the camera, she asked, “Do you think it’s dangerous?” Grateful to the yak for retreating when I struck him…Mostrar mais

Hickory Hill, 1968. #GetOutside #LiveRealLife

My daughter Kyra and her cousin Chessie Shriver with a baby Great Horned Owl. Mt. Kisco, New York, 2013. #GetOutside #LiveRealLife

My brother Douglas walking the mast during a gale on Nantucket Sound. 1980. #GetOutside #LiveRealLife

In November 2019, I ran into Senator Lindsey Graham in the Capitol Rotunda while I was giving a speech during a demonstration for clean water. Although we stood on opposite sides of the political spectrum at the time, he invited me into his office and made me a cup of coffee. He…Mostrar mais

Hudson Valley, 2023. #GetOutside #LiveRealLife

With Conor, après surf. Pt. Dume, 2017. #GetOutside #LiveRealLife

Ice fishing. Howland’s Lake. Mt. Kisco, NY, 2004. #GetOutside #LiveRealLife

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Climbing a eucalyptus to band African Crowned Eagle hatchlings in Ngong Forest. Kenya, 1973. #GetOutside #LiveRealLife

My first Harris Hawk. Millbrook, NY, 1969. #GetOutside #LiveRealLife

With Bobby and Kick. Mt. Kisco, NY, 1990. #GetOutside #LiveRealLife

Beach seining for shad in the Hudson River near Croton, 2002. #GetOutside #LiveRealLife

My mom at Forest Hills 1975. Still light on her feet after 46 years and 100 months pregnant. #GetOutside #LiveRealLife

With Finn, Aidan, and gyrfalcon. Goshen, NY, 2020. #GetOutside #LiveRealLife

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Finn disembarking in Patagonia. June 2021. #GetOutside #LiveRealLife

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Hunting Harris hawks with Kick. Mt. Kisco, NY 1993. #GetOutside #LiveRealLife

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Creel of Rainbows from Elwha river at Whiskey Bend during a 10 day pack trip with my Dad and his friend, Justice William O. Douglas. Olympic Penninsula. 1964. #GetOutside #LiveRealLife

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Rescuing a Leatherback turtle fouled in lobster gear. Nantucket Sound, 2013. #GetOutside #LiveRealLife

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Kennedy cousins on my brother Max’s yawl, Glide. 2013. #GetOutside #LiveRealLife

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Goliath Catfish. Apurímac River, Peru. 1974. #GetOutside #LiveRealLife

Happy Father’s Day to the dads and father figures raising the next generation. Healthy families are the foundation of a healthy nation. Thank you for leading with purpose, setting an example, and helping children thrive. Together, we can Make America Healthy Again.

My dad on Mt. Kennedy. The Canadian government named the highest unclimbed peak in North America after my uncle following his assassination. My father became part of the first team to summit the 13,944-foot mountain in March 1965. #GetOutside #LiveRealLife

With Finn and Aidan on the Tatshenshini River, just below the Mt. Kennedy Glacier. August 2013. #GetOutside #LiveRealLife

Redtail hawk. Hickory Hill 1964 #GetOutside #LiveRealLife

With Cheryl, celebrating America's 250th Birthday at the UFC fight!

Hammerhead, Bimini. 2019 #GetOutside #LiveRealLife

My Dad jumping a dapple gray mare, Atlas. Hickory Hill, Virginia. 1967. #GetOutside #LiveRealLife

Siberian Goshawk — Goshen, NY, December 2023. #GetOutside #EatRealLife

On the 58th anniversary of my dad’s assassination, I’m remembering moments like this: touch football on Cape Cod with my siblings — David, Kathleen, Courtney, and me. #GetOutside #LiveRealLife

Sonoran Harris Hawks, Westchester County, NY, 1988. I flew “Peanut,” the little male on my shoulder, for 10 years before he was electrocuted on a power line. I hunted with the hen, “Kuucheen,” for 24 years. She laid eggs and produced chicks every summer, and today falconers all o…Mostrar mais

Flying a Peregrine on duck in the Onion fields of the Orange County Black Dirt, Goshen, NY. With my old friend Anatoly Tokar and his Gyrfalcon and German pointer,"Chim". 2018. #GetOutside #LiveRealLife

Flying my Harris Hawk with my daughter, Kick. Hudson Valley, 1989. #GetOutside #LiveRealLife

Puff Adder. Kenya 1973.

Not bored with snakes yet? I caught this Timber rattler during a Colorado River trip with my Dad in 1967. My cousin Maria Shriver is to my left.

In Cambridge for Graduation day. We are so proud of you Aidan!

In response to the many comments about venomous snakes, this video shows how Cheryl and I handled a recent rattlesnake rescue.

Cheryl cheerleads the removal of a pair of Black Racers from Dr Oz's patio.

Senior's Day, Gold's Gym in Venice.

Starling rescue today at Dulles Airport.