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June 17, 2021
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Fauna
Bobcats (Lynx rufus) are the most numerous of wild cats in North America. Close relatives to the Lynx in Canada, Bobcats share the Lynx’s tufted ears and get their name for their short tails. From Canada to Mexico Bobcats make their homes in forest, swaps and desert- though you would hardly know it. Bobcats blend
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June 10, 2021
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Adventure Mobiles
Make: Ford Model: F250 Super Duty 7.3 Year: 2000 Mileage: 225k How long have you had you Adventure Mobile? 6 years Owner’s Name: Jon Burtt What do you do? Entrepreneur Hobbies? Photography and vehicle outfitting Does your rig have a name? GrampCamp Is it a daily driver? Yes Modifications or add-on accessories?
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June 3, 2021
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Flora
Black mustard (Brassica nigra) is a flavorful spice that has been treasured by many cultures around the world for centuries. However, along America’s Pacific Coast, the colorful plant is now considered an invasive weed that is literally burning up the landscape. Native to North Africa, Central Europe, and
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May 27, 2021
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Field Facts
Stretching southern West Virginia, New River Gorge National Park contains lush forest, deep canyons, and one of the oldest rivers on the continent. The New River’s rugged whitewater unusually flows from south to north and is the defining force that has shaped the New River Gorge’s sandstone cliffs. This makes New
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May 6, 2021
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Fauna
The flying squirrel (Glaucomys) is the daring wingsuit jumper of the mammalian world. Armed with built-in night vision capabilities, this tiny aerialist glides through the night skies, hurling itself from tree to distant tree. Belonging to a family of more than 50 species of gliding squirrels, flying squirrels
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April 29, 2021
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Field Craft
“Location, location, location.” It’s the expression commonly used in real estate. Where and how your new home is situated is paramount. Location, and all the factors associated with it, really is everything. Location matters not only the realm of real estate but also in campsite selection. When you venture
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April 22, 2021
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Flora
One of the world’s oldest living organisms has survived drought, wildfires and lived past the extinction of woolly mammoths, saber-tooth cats, and the rise and fall of several human civilizations. Yet, in the end, cattle and mule deer may be its demise. This organism, nicknamed Pando (Latin for “I
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April 12, 2021
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Fauna
The Water Bear (phylum Tardigrada), also affectionately known as a moss piglet, is a tiny animal that looks like it belongs in a science fiction movie. Actually, the Water Bear should be the star of any space movie. These near-microscopic-sized creatures are nearly indestructible and can survive the extreme cold
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April 8, 2021
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Fauna
As the largest member of the weasel family, the wolverine(Gulo gulo)is an adept apex predator. Despite its “glutton” nickname, this solitary and reclusive animal is a wiley strategist and fierce hunter. Resembling a small, squat bear, the wolverine is closely related to other Mustelids, including weasels,
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April 1, 2021
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Field Facts
Depending on your sources, the Yeti (Dinanthropoides nivalis) is a mysterious, wild creature that lives in the steep, uninhabited mountainous regions of Russia, Nepal, Tibet and China. With only one confirmed sighting on record, the Yeti has been described to have a relatively wide range of physical characteristics.
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