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A Visit to Nevada's Great Basin National Park
Well over 13,000 feet, Wheeler Peak stands as a sentinel over the grand Nevada basin; a central figure at a national park that also includes Lehman Caves.
great basin national park • lehman caves • wheeler peak • bristlecone pine • baker
Well over 13,000 feet, Wheeler Peak stands as a sentinel over the grand Nevada basin; a central figure at a national park that also includes Lehman Caves.
great basin national park • lehman caves • wheeler peak • bristlecone pine • baker
Exploring California's Eastern Sierra
If there's one drive in California that ranks as the most scenic of them all, it has to be Highway 395, tracing the eastern edge of the Sierra.
california • highway395 • bishop • bridgeport • mammoth
If there's one drive in California that ranks as the most scenic of them all, it has to be Highway 395, tracing the eastern edge of the Sierra.
california • highway395 • bishop • bridgeport • mammoth
Nevada's Great Basin National Park
One of the newest national parks, Great Basin, features varied ecology, a variety of hikes, six lakes, an 8,000 ft. difference in elevation, plus a large campground.
great basin national park • wheeler peak • lehman caves • lexington arch • bristlecone pines
One of the newest national parks, Great Basin, features varied ecology, a variety of hikes, six lakes, an 8,000 ft. difference in elevation, plus a large campground.
great basin national park • wheeler peak • lehman caves • lexington arch • bristlecone pines
Mt. Evans and Goliath Natural Area in Colorado
The Mt. Evans Scenic Byway is a 14 mile drive to the 14,264-foot summit of Mt. Evans. The route includes pristine lakes, Bristlecone pines, flowers and lots of wildlife.
mt. evans scenic and historic byway colorado • mt. goliath natural area colorado • scenic areas near denver colorado • idaho springs colorado • colorado birds and wildlife
The Mt. Evans Scenic Byway is a 14 mile drive to the 14,264-foot summit of Mt. Evans. The route includes pristine lakes, Bristlecone pines, flowers and lots of wildlife.
mt. evans scenic and historic byway colorado • mt. goliath natural area colorado • scenic areas near denver colorado • idaho springs colorado • colorado birds and wildlife
HOLIDAY GIFTBOOKS FOR GARDENERS
Whatever the gardener's interest, there's a book that makes the perfect holiday gift.
holiday gifts • holiday giftbooks • holidays • gifts • citrus
Whatever the gardener's interest, there's a book that makes the perfect holiday gift.
holiday gifts • holiday giftbooks • holidays • gifts • citrus
Identifying North American Pine Trees
Pines belong to the conifers, with evergreen needles and cones. Sorting the pines from among its relatives, the firs, spruces and hemlocks, is not difficult.
sugar pine • bristlecone pine • lodgepole pine • pitch pine • jack pine
Pines belong to the conifers, with evergreen needles and cones. Sorting the pines from among its relatives, the firs, spruces and hemlocks, is not difficult.
sugar pine • bristlecone pine • lodgepole pine • pitch pine • jack pine
New Yosemite National Park Guide
Latest edition of Lonely Planet guide to Yosemite, Sequioa and Kings Canyon National Parks, with trips to Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest and Gold Country too.
lonely planet guidebook to yosemite • sequioa and kings canyon national parks • north america • usa hiking and rafting • kayaking and mountain biking
Latest edition of Lonely Planet guide to Yosemite, Sequioa and Kings Canyon National Parks, with trips to Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest and Gold Country too.
lonely planet guidebook to yosemite • sequioa and kings canyon national parks • north america • usa hiking and rafting • kayaking and mountain biking
Top 12 Evergreen Trees
There are 5 species of evergreen trees that do well in high deserts up to 7,500 feet and 7 species that do well up to 10,500 feet.
evergreen • evergreen trees • spruce • pine • pinyon
There are 5 species of evergreen trees that do well in high deserts up to 7,500 feet and 7 species that do well up to 10,500 feet.
evergreen • evergreen trees • spruce • pine • pinyon
Lone Pine is Cowboy Country
Everyone who watches TV has been to Lone Pine, California, but may not know. It's where Hollywood filmed all those old Hollywood westerns. And it's still used today.
lone pine california • alabama hills california • mount whitney • lone pine film history museum • movie flats
Everyone who watches TV has been to Lone Pine, California, but may not know. It's where Hollywood filmed all those old Hollywood westerns. And it's still used today.
lone pine california • alabama hills california • mount whitney • lone pine film history museum • movie flats
World’s biggest tree, California
If you travel to the Great Forest in the Sequoia National Park, California, USA (near San Francisco), you can see the biggest tree in the world: The General Sherman.
world's biggest tree • california • general sherman • tree • giant sequoia
If you travel to the Great Forest in the Sequoia National Park, California, USA (near San Francisco), you can see the biggest tree in the world: The General Sherman.
world's biggest tree • california • general sherman • tree • giant sequoia
Escalante Petrified Forest and Kodachrome Basin
Off the beaten path Utah state parks Escalante Petrified Forest and Kodachrome Basin feature colorful fossil trees, crazy rocks, and cozy accommodations.
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Off the beaten path Utah state parks Escalante Petrified Forest and Kodachrome Basin feature colorful fossil trees, crazy rocks, and cozy accommodations.
escalante petrified forest state park • kodachrome basin state park • petrified forest in utah • rock spires in utah • utah state parks
Interesting Trees
Trees provide shade, wood, food, shelter, beauty, and protection. Every tree has a story. Here are three unique trees with their stories.
interesting trees • monkey puzzle tree • avocado • acacia tree • braided monkey tree
Trees provide shade, wood, food, shelter, beauty, and protection. Every tree has a story. Here are three unique trees with their stories.
interesting trees • monkey puzzle tree • avocado • acacia tree • braided monkey tree
Low Water Use Plants
Plants that need less water are rapidly becoming available at nurseries across the world. Colorful, fragrant and beautiful, these plants have transformed desert gardening
low-water-use plants • desert plants • desert • fragrant • colorful
Plants that need less water are rapidly becoming available at nurseries across the world. Colorful, fragrant and beautiful, these plants have transformed desert gardening
low-water-use plants • desert plants • desert • fragrant • colorful
Transition Desert Garden
The "transition" zone portion of your desert garden will require less water and less maintenance after establishment. Here are some suggested plants, as well as watering
desert garden • transition zone • water • yarrow • hollyhock
The "transition" zone portion of your desert garden will require less water and less maintenance after establishment. Here are some suggested plants, as well as watering
desert garden • transition zone • water • yarrow • hollyhock
Visit Denver's Best Mountain Parks
A ski resort, a buffalo herd, mountaintop lakes and a natural amphitheatre set among towering red rock cliffs make the city of Denver's park system unique in the world.
denver mountain parks • red rocks amphitheatre • winter park ski resort • denver's buffalo herd • echo lake
A ski resort, a buffalo herd, mountaintop lakes and a natural amphitheatre set among towering red rock cliffs make the city of Denver's park system unique in the world.
denver mountain parks • red rocks amphitheatre • winter park ski resort • denver's buffalo herd • echo lake
Visiting Echo Lake Near Idaho Springs, Colorado
Clear Creek County Highway 103 from Idaho Springs leads to Highway 5, the highest road in North America. On the way, it passes Echo Lake, a cool spot to spend the day.
echo lake near idaho springs colorado • clear creek county colorado • mt. evans scenic highway • picnic sites near denver colorado • birding in colorado
Clear Creek County Highway 103 from Idaho Springs leads to Highway 5, the highest road in North America. On the way, it passes Echo Lake, a cool spot to spend the day.
echo lake near idaho springs colorado • clear creek county colorado • mt. evans scenic highway • picnic sites near denver colorado • birding in colorado
High Altitude Gardening Tips
Gardening at altitudes above 6500' is challenging, but with a little effort and proper plant selection, the rewards can be spectacular and unique.
high altitude gardening • gardening in the rocky mountains • gardens with a short growing season • high altitude landscape tips • gardening in windy areas
Gardening at altitudes above 6500' is challenging, but with a little effort and proper plant selection, the rewards can be spectacular and unique.
high altitude gardening • gardening in the rocky mountains • gardens with a short growing season • high altitude landscape tips • gardening in windy areas
Nevada Facts
Want to know what Nevada’s official bird is? How about the state’s major industries? The song? This article will actually be an ongoing project—as I find information, I will add it here along with links to help you learn more.
nevada • state • fact • facts • county
Want to know what Nevada’s official bird is? How about the state’s major industries? The song? This article will actually be an ongoing project—as I find information, I will add it here along with links to help you learn more.
nevada • state • fact • facts • county
The Structure and Types of Plant Stems
Stems come in two varieties: soft, green herbaceous stems or hard woody stems.
types of stems • stem structure • vascular plants • angiosperms • gymnosperms
Stems come in two varieties: soft, green herbaceous stems or hard woody stems.
types of stems • stem structure • vascular plants • angiosperms • gymnosperms
Types and Diversity of Gymnosperms
The gymnosperms are cone-bearing seed plants that once dominated ancient landscapes
gymnosperms • types of gymnosperms • cycadophyta • cycads • ginkgophyta
The gymnosperms are cone-bearing seed plants that once dominated ancient landscapes
gymnosperms • types of gymnosperms • cycadophyta • cycads • ginkgophyta
Ten wonders of nature
In celebration of Imbolc, here are 10 marvels of nature, to reawaken our sense of Earth's majesty.
nature • natural wonders • mystery • intelligence • imbolc
In celebration of Imbolc, here are 10 marvels of nature, to reawaken our sense of Earth's majesty.
nature • natural wonders • mystery • intelligence • imbolc
New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science
The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science is located in historic Old Town in Albuquerque New Mexico. The natural history museum has been one of my favorite museums ever since I first visited it in 1987.
geology • geophysics • museums • museum • new mexico
The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science is located in historic Old Town in Albuquerque New Mexico. The natural history museum has been one of my favorite museums ever since I first visited it in 1987.
geology • geophysics • museums • museum • new mexico
Trees we have known
Take a closer look at the spiritual nature of individual trees and meet several from the author's life. Join the Tree Story Contest in honor of Arbor Day.
spiritual • trees • dryad • hamadryad • demeter
Take a closer look at the spiritual nature of individual trees and meet several from the author's life. Join the Tree Story Contest in honor of Arbor Day.
spiritual • trees • dryad • hamadryad • demeter
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