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Have you ever heard the phrase “dead as a dodo”? This well known phrase is an example of an animal that has long been extinct but still relevant in today’s culture, such as the wooly mammoth or..
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Whether you enjoy it or not, the sun is setting earlier but the fading light is not all doom and gloom. Longer nights mean more time to look up at the stars and take in the beauty of the cosmos. As..
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The love for all things creepy and spooky is at an all time high around this time of year. We love to subject ourselves to the horrors of haunted houses and our favorite fright filled films, but do..
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Have you ever wondered about the weird looking bug you found? Insects, spiders, and other “not-so-creepy crawlers” are some of the coolest living things to find while exploring outdoors, whether we..
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Throughout humankind’s long history of manipulating the landscape, one universal truth persists—rivers flow. And as they flow, they shape the land. It’s a reciprocal agreement, where the river..
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Hey there, sky gazers! It’s time to get ready for what’s on the horizon: one of the few solar eclipses we’ll experience in the United States this century! A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes..
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The leaves are changing, the beanies are out, and the smell of pumpkin spice is beginning to hover in the air. These telltale signs can mean only one thing: Halloween is just around the corner...
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Why did the wild animal cross the road? The answer; to migrate, collect food or respond to habitat stresses! Unfortunately, crossing a road is not a simple task or a punchline to a joke for wildlife...
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It's coming to the end of summer here in Vail, and as life goes in the mountains, winter already feels like it's on the horizon. This last winter saw parts of Colorado reaching record-breaking..
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The bugle of the male elk is considered by some to be one of the most magical calls in nature, and considered by others to be one of the more haunting. Most commonly heard around dusk and dawn..
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Legend has it that trees talk to each other. You might have even pondered if a falling tree goes unnoticed in an otherwise empty forest. This magical image of talking trees—seen in movies, mythology,..
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You’ve probably heard the saying, “the early bird gets the worm”, commonly used to reference people with an affinity for morning productivity. The phrase originates from our feathered neighbors who..
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