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Sunset in Sedona, Arizona77

The 6 Most Beautiful Spots in the Western United States

Having lived most of my life in the East of the United States, outdoor spots in the West always seem to put me at awe of their beauty. I enjoy traveling and nature photography, so I've come across many...

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Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park should be a destination for all visitors to the northern California region.76

California Photography : Prairie Creek Redwoods

Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park should be a destination for all visitors to the northern California region. Located 50 miles north of Eureka, Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park is one of California’s...

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Autumn Forest76

Safety and Gear Tips for Solo Hiking

I'm passionate about hiking, and as a single guy, I find that I most often hike alone. Lately, I spend about 5-6 hours a week hiking, which has really improved my moods, how it feels to breathe, how I fit...

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Blanket of coastal fog in northern California's Humboldt Redwoods State Park. Photograph by Michael Nichols72

The Tallest Trees on Earth- Redwoods

These trees that are discussed here can grow to be the tallest trees on earth producing timber, safeguarding clear waters and providing home for a countless number of forest species, if we let them...

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California Road Trip: Ladybird Johnson Grove

Ladybird Johnson Grove is a great-one stop destination on your family's road trip through the old growth redwood region of northern Califonia. Near Orick, Lady Bird Johnson Grove showcases massive three hundred-foot trees with educational information along the way. The park entrance fee is free, so be sure to include this stop on your frugal family vacation.

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Dawn redwood83

Dawn Redwood, Metasequoia Glyptostroboides, The Living Fossil in my Yard

Dawn Redwood is a living fossil endangered in the wild that you can grow. Dawn redwood is a magic tree - this mighty tree with such delicate foliage is a giant that produces cones the size of marbles. It is...

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Early tickets to Disneyland included separate tickets to get on rides.85

A World Beyond Disney

I'm probably going to hurt some feelings here, by taking a jab at revered American icons, Disneyland and Disney World -- by saying that it makes me want to puke when some people talk about it being their...

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At least 1,500 years old, this 300-foot giant in California's Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park has the most complex crown ever mapped. (Michael Nichols/National Geographic)71

Biggest, Tallest tree photo|Redwood Forest|Michael Nichols|Photos of Redwood Trees|Rockfeller Forest

At least 1,500 years old, this 300-foot giant in California's Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park has the most complex crown ever mapped. (Michael Nichols/National Geographic)  In continuation to my earlier...

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A Kid-Friendly Central Coast Road Trip Part 2

A travelogue of our Central Coast road trip, part two, the summer vacation.  Summer is a great time to visit this area of California. Central Coast Road trip, Part 1 The Hearst Castle in San Simeon wasn't...

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planting a tree today instead of worrying about tomorrow55

Ms. Munich's Stimulus Package Part 2

I recapitulate from my previous entry: Ms. Munich has to either cut her expenses or increase her cashflow by 1/3 in order to achieve a healthy budget for 2009. Let's just talk about the easier part of the...

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