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Dora Keen's 1912 Climb of Mount Blackburn, the First Women's Ascent of an Alaskan Peak
During a rich epoch in women's mountaineering, we examine Dora Keen’s 1912 ascent of 4,996m Mount Blackburn in Alaska, the fifth-highest peak in the U.S.
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California wolves are on the comeback and eating cattle. Ranchers say, ‘Enough!’
Ranchers in rural California live where two lofty and environmentally satisfying ideas collide: all-natural, free-range beef ...
Northern lights may be viewable in some US states this week: Where and when to see it
Residents of several Northern U.S. states could have the opportunity to see the dazzling northern lights this week. Here's ...
It Might Seem Odd, But April Is The Snowiest Month Of The Year In Parts Of The US
April might be fully entrenched in the spring season, but for one part of the country it ranks as the snowiest. Some ...
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'America's Last True Wilderness' Is A Renowned Alaskan Paradise Full Of Wildlife And Pristine Beauty
The last true wilderness in America is in the northernmost region of Alaska, and just getting there is a daring feat that requires intense planning.
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Riding America's MOST NORTHERN TRAIN - Alaska Railroad
As part of an epic journey from the southernmost to the northernmost train station in the U.S., this adventure takes you through the remote beauty of Alaska. The Denali Star train offers first-class ...
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Fire on Black Mountain above Belfast latest wildfire to break out
police and the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service said. The West Belfast MLA said: “Black Mountain is an environmental treasure, and it’s absolutely shocking to see a fire burning on it ...
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Northern Exposure: Indulging an Obsession With Alaska
I have spent a remarkable amount of time over the last year thinking about Alaska, writing about Alaska ... By the time we scrounged the rare part in northern British Columbia and hunted down ...
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Firefighters Continue To Battle Mourne Mountains Wildfire
Eight appliances and more than 50 firefighter remain at the scene of a wildfire near Bloody Bridge in the Mourne Mountains. The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) worked through yesterday ...
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A NASA Experiment Just Supercharged the Northern Lights in Alaska—See Photos
The space agency blasted three sounding rockets above central and northern Alaska during an auroral substorm to study how these substorms impact the Earth's atmosphere. The project, catchily named ...
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Firefighters monitor risk to homes over new fire front in Mourne Mountains
The blaze broke out in the Bloody Bridge area of the Co Down beauty spot shortly before 7pm on Sunday evening. However, due to the terrain being “too dangerous” crews remain at a distance from ...
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Firefighters battle wildfires in Northern Ireland's Mourne Mountains
A major incident has been declared in Northern Ireland as a 'significant wildfire' burned on the Mourne Mountains, said the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service. Sunday 6 April 2025 07:57, UK ...