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Alpine Glaciers

Glaciers are a defining element of high Alpine environments. Their beauty has attracted visitors from outside of the Alps early in the 19th century. Although often characterised as eternal the alpine glaciers have been retreating constantly for decades.

14 comments    global warming climate change
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An Introduction to the White Alpine Strawberry

This is an introduction to the White Alpine Strawberry, a variety that is often overlooked by the American public when they think of strawberries. For the serious gourmet or gardener, this is a great beginning in getting to know the subtle and wonderful differences in strawberry varieties.

15 comments    white strawberries
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Mt Shasta Obsidian and Other Wonders

Mt Shasta is a world class volcano that dominates the scenery in the northern Sacramento Valley. Mt Shasta attracts tourists, outdoorsmen, bird watchers, skiers and people who want to explore the back country near the mountain. That backcountry...

9 comments    travel hubtrail volcanoes
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Alpine Biome

What Is A Biome? Communities of different species living together under certain climatic conditions are called an ecosystem. The complex interaction of specific plants and animals, living in the ecosystem, climate, geology etc constitute to give...

3 comments    environment plants earth
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7 Reasons Why You Should Walk The Tongariro Crossing

The Tongariro Crossing is an amazing one day hike in the Tongariro National Park near Taupo, New Zealand. Are you considering to do the Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand but you are not fully convinced yet?...

0 comments    motivation hiking new zealand
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Rustic Chic

Winter is here and in full swing so why not learn how to make your time indoors and warm and cozy as possible. Discover exactly what elements you need to design and über cool Alpine Chic interior.

4 comments    design decorating remodeling
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La Nina 2012 Will Have a Dry Weather Impact

La Nina is back. Though, meteorology experts indicate it may be weak, California and its Alpen-like ski resorts in and around Lake Tahoe, have already felt its impact. How La Nina works is that if forms during the winter months with a buildup of...

2 comments    pacific northwest lake tahoe
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The theft of the Stone of Scone

The stone of Scone stolen from the Scots by Edward 1. In 1950 four scottish students tried to steal it back for Scotland

8 comments    destiny westminster abbey
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Julia Mancuso Women's Alpine - who knew?

Julia Mancuso modeling Julia Mancuso and Lindsay Vonn picture 1 I have never watched Alpine Skiing much. I know who Bode Miller was. But I caught Julia Mancuso and Lindsey Vonn's first medal wins and have been following it since recording all...

18 comments    skiing alpine julia mancuso
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Manning Park, British Columbia - Hiking, Kayaking and Much More

Manning Park in British Columbia, Canada, is a large, beautiful park that offers many summer and winter outdoor activities and great photo opportunities.

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