School is canceled in many parts of our nation, and parents are home with their children. In today's post, Adventure Publications author and editor Brett Ortler is sharing the first in a series of nature-based activities for kids you can do from home. We at...
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There are few things more satisfying then opening a pantry to see rows of brightly colored, neatly labeled cans and jars. Here are two easy recipes from Michele Harmeling’s guide Canning & Preserving: The Techniques, Equipment, and Recipes to Get Started. We at Adventure Publications hope...
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The presence of birds, bees, and butterflies suggests a healthy, eco-friendly place. These most welcome guests also bring joy to those who appreciate watching them. Now, you can turn your yard into a perfect habitat that attracts these creatures and, more importantly, helps them thrive....
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Dingmans Falls, the second-tallest waterfall in Pennsylvania, is also one of the few waterfalls in the state that is handicapped accessible. Don’t miss the impressive Silverthread Falls, which you pass along your way to Dingmans Falls. From the parking area, take the boardwalk adjacent to the restrooms....
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With three named deserts, as well as plateaus, grasslands, forests, and snow-covered mountains, Arizona and New Mexico harbor a vast diversity of wildflower communities. In his Quick Guide, Wildflowers of Arizona and New Mexico, George Miller describes 248 wildflowers and cacti you’ll find in the...
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In his field guide Trees of Michigan, Stan Tekiela describes all 105 species found in the state. Fact-filled information contains the particulars that you want to know, while full-page photographs provide the visual detail needed for accurate identification. Plus, Stan’s naturalist notes feature fascinating tidbits and...
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At this time of year, Stan Tekiela gets a lot of emails and texts from people reporting they are hearing an owl hooting outside their windows at night. While many enjoy the sound, others complain that they can’t get to sleep. Either way, chances are,...
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Waterfalls create a feeling of serenity, a sense of restrained power. Their grandeur takes our breath away. Their gentle sounds complement periods of meditation. Let award-winning photographer and creator of Pennsylvania’s most-read travel blog Jim Cheney guide you to 185 of the top-ranked waterfalls of...
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Aimee Heckel, author of Colorado Day Trips by Theme, talks to us about Colorado’s National Parks. Colorado has more National Parks—more than almost any other state. Rocky Mountain in the north is home to 124 named peaks; Great Sand Dunes in the south boasts the country’s tallest...
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Stan Tekiela tells us why, in late winter and early spring, he usually starts to see blue snow. That’s right, blue snow. Or more accurately, blue spots in the snow. If you have walked the woods at this time of year you may have seen...
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