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3 simple and sunny hikes to do with family this weekend
Regardless of whether you're celebrating Passover, Easter or just the beautiful spring weather, these three hikes are great ...
How to protect your trees from spring snow in Colorado
Here are some other tips for taking care of snow-covered trees from the Colorado State Forest Service: Check for hazards. Before approaching the tree, make sure your surroundings are safe. Check for ...
A new record for California's highest-elevation tree: Jeffrey pine found in High Sierra
UC Davis Professor Hugh Safford was hiking for pleasure in California's High Sierra when he stumbled upon a new elevation ...
Why this suburban park is considered the ‘hiking gem’ of Washington County
Just after the Washington County park opened its trails in 2009, Terry Richard, former outdoors and travel writer for The Oregonian/OregonLive, not only called Cooper Mountain a “must-do park,” but ...
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Why Are Vineyards Often Found On The Slopes of Hills and Mountains?
Are all those picturesque hillside vineyards just for looks or is there a reason behind their location?Today we're back with ...
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From Big Trees to Long Hikes: 13 Top Things to Do in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
The majestic redwood tree is one of the top things to see in California. Nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Sequoia and ...
Ranch dog saves toddler lost in the cold, mountain lion-populated Arizona wilderness
A 2-year-old boy is safe after walking about 7 miles and spending the night in mountain lion territory in northwest Arizona after he snuggled up to a very good dog who had found the boy wandering ...