Little Washington presents 100 of the state’s tiniest towns. With populations under 2,000, these charming and unique locations dot the entire state―from Neah Bay along the Northwest coast to LaCrosse, a farming community in the eastern county of Whitman. With full-color photographs, fun facts, and...
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A little while ago Stan Tekiela wrote about the Cicada Killer Wasp, an extraordinarily large wasp that kills Cicadas to feed its offspring. The article sparked interest in insects in general—and specifically in Cicadas. So, let’s take a look at the murder victim. Cicadas are...
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Learn to identify birds in the Carolinas, and make bird-watching even more enjoyable with Stan Tekiela’s famous Birds of the Carolinas Field Guide. His book features 140 species of North Carolina and South Carolina birds, organized by color for ease of use. This new edition...
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Naturalist and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela tells us all about the Brown-headed Cowbird. Did you know that it doesn’t build its own nest? Find out all about it! Nature has so many different ways to accomplish just one task--reproduction. At this time of year, it seems that...
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Julia Rutland, author of our upcoming cookbook Apples: 50 Tried and True Recipes, shares with us her Cheese-Apple Danish recipe. We tried it out and so should you! INGREDIENTSMakes 4 servings 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened1/3 cup sugar1 large egg, separated1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon freshly grated...
Read MoreStan Tekiela, naturalist and wildlife photographer par excellence, shares with us his fascination for Cicada Killer Wasps. They are cool critters and here is why. I received a text the other day from my neighbor about a killer in our neighborhood. Immediately I was on...
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Soon the hummingbird migration will begin, and Stan Tekiela is sharing what you need to know about one of our favorite backyard visitors. Well, it’s that time of year again. The countdown is on, and it’s just a matter of a few precious days to...
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In Stan Tekiela’s Birding for Beginners: Rocky Mountains, the author shares his insights and remarkable photos that will help you become a skilled birder in Colorado, Idaho, Montana, northern Nevada, northern Utah, and Wyoming. Birding is among the most popular outdoor activities―especially in the Rocky Mountains, where hundreds...
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Cecilia Glembocki from the Virginia Egg Council gave Julia Rutland, author of Blueberries: 50 Tried & True Recipes, this yummy Blueberry-Lemon Crunch Muffins recipe, and she is sharing it with us. INGREDIENTS Crunch Topping (recipe below)1⁄2 cup butter, softened1⁄2 cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon lemon zest3 eggs, separated1⁄4...
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Birding is among the most popular outdoor activities―especially in the Pacific Northwest, where hundreds of different bird species can be seen and observed. Now is the perfect time to join the fun and let our feathered friends astonish and inspire you. The book is written...
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