There are 45 species of bats found in the United States. All of them are amazing flying mammals that have special adaptations and abilities that help them survive. They are a crucial part of many different ecosystems, they provide people with many benefits, and bats...
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Easy to grow and often abundant, squashes are favorites of the summer garden. Squash, a cookbook by Julia Rutland, features 50 tried-and-true recipes geared for busy cooks who enjoy great flavor. The author is a professional writer, recipe developer and tester, food stylist, and television/media demonstrator, so...
Read MoreThe Pacific Coast’s beaches enjoy a wealth of natural collectibles, but few are as popular or enigmatic as agates. From southern California to Puget Sound, these little banded gemstones are easy to find, collect, and identify—once you know what you’re looking for. Dan R. Lynch’s guide...
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In her upcoming book, Bat Basics, Karen Krebbs tells us how bats use echolocation, why they hibernate, and what they eat. Find out why they are essential to a healthy ecosystem. Imagine that you can fly. Now, imagine that you are flying at night, through a...
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In celebration of the upcoming Perseids meteor shower, we are giving away five sets of Amazing Sights of the Night Sky playing cards. The deck of 54 playing cards features 52 individual images of amazing astronomical sights, plus 2 jokers. With their full-color images, a...
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We are excited about our upcoming book (March 2020) Arizona Day Trips by Theme! We asked the book’s author, Leigh Wilson, to share her thoughts behind the decision to make Arizona her home. Here is her story. I was born and raised in the Midwest, spent...
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Adventure Publications Director of Sales Meredith Hutchins gave Julia Rutland's recipe for Frozen Blueberry-Key Lime Pie a try. She loved it, and so will you! This pie is great for parties when you end up spending a lot of energy on the dinner and need...
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Adventure Publications colleague Ryan Jacobson enjoyed a long weekend in the Black Hills with his family. To plan his family’s getaway, Ryan used the Black Hills Family Fun Guide by Kindra Gordon; to be sure, fun was had by all! If you’re planning a summer trip on...
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Stan Tekiela recently spent three mornings studying the behaviors of the Greater Sage Grouse. He shares with us what he learned about these amazing birds. I am no stranger to getting up predawn, stumbling around in the dark, and searching out remote locations that I...
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Pick any month in North Carolina and you’re sure to find a festival to attend. There are beer festivals, food festivals, craft festivals, music festivals—even festivals celebrating Bigfoot, Mayberry, and NASCAR. It’s impossible to detail every festival, but Marla Hardee Milling, author of North Carolina...
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