Everglades National Park, Florida

The Florida Everglades, The River of Grass, is enigmatic and mysterious. Four young women, all residents of Northwest Passage, ventured past the veil of mystery and discovered the beauty and diversity of life that lies within its borders. They explored the inland sloughs, cypress domes, and hammocks on foot; they traveled the tidal mangrove coastline by canoe. Traveling alongside local writers, artists, and National Park Service Rangers they were awed by the wonders of this one of a kind landscape. They formed a deep and meaningful connection to this critical and resilient environment all while continuing their own personal journeys of hope and healing.

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"Habitats" by Molly, 19 | Everglades National Park

Spiders don't get enough credit for the hard work that they put into their webs. Doesn't anyone see the art? The pride? Think of the fine craftsmanship these little creatures put into their webs of death.

About Molly: "My parents sent me to Northwest Passage my sophomore year of high school after three trying years of emotional struggle. I had a stubborn attitude at first. I did not want to change. But then I started receiving letters from family and friends. I never realized how many people were out there cheering me on and supporting me. It had finally hit me after my first month in: I need this. I started taking things more seriously, especially In a New Light. We got to go on adventures to so many beautiful places I never knew existed. Most importantly, I learned that photography makes me feel free, at peace, and happy."

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Everglades National Park, Florida