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2010 Atlantic Hurricane Season Predictions
The hurricane season forecast from Colorado State University's Tropical Meteorology Project predicts above-average activity in the Atlantic for 2010 beginning June 1st.
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Oregon Coast Day-Use Sites Near Newport
Camping at the Oregon Coast may be a favorite activity but day use parks offer just as much fun and excitement. The views alone make a Oregon State Park visit worthwhile.
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U.S. Medicare's Recovery Audit Contractors
Hospitals brace themselves for more financial troubles as Medicare's Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs) begin nationwide claims audits in fall 2009 and calendar year 2010.
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Washington State Water Parks and Slides
The hot summer months in Washington State mean families are looking to cool off. Water parks and waterslides give guests that refreshing fun they are looking for.
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Yachats is the Gem of the Oregon Coast
Visitors to Yachats find exciting adventure and unique attractions while exploring the rocky beach, shopping for souvenirs or attending one of many events at the coast.
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Spring Flower Festivals in Western Oregon
The Willamette Valley hosts several spring festivals showcasing the beauty of flowers, while celebrating in style with picnic lunches, parades, and children's activities.
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Explore Toppenish Historic Murals
The city of Toppenish, in Central Washington, near Yakima, boasts over 70 colorful murals, depicting historic and cultural importance of the Yakama Nation.
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Historic Trails in Sweetwater County, WY
Visitors and families to the Historic Trails outside of Farson, Wyoming learn about the Oregon, Mormon, California and Pony Express Trails and points of interest.
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Wooden Nickel Pub and Eateries in Oregon
Visitors to Silver Creek Falls near Silverton or the Harvest Festival in Sublimity Oregon find tasty food at the Wooden Nickel Pub and Eateries, especially barbecue.
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Walk Historic Downtown Hood River Oregon
Hood River celebrates history and art, while boasting excellent food choices and refreshing microbrews. Visitors enjoy walking through Historic Downtown Hood River.
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Amazing Christmas Light Displays in Oregon
Visitors enjoy Christmas light displays in Portland, Coos Bay and the state of Oregon. From The Grotto to the Oregon Zoo and Shore Acres, guests discover holiday lights.
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Discover the Lava Cast Forest Near Bend
This outdoor adventure just south of Bend leaves visitors amazed and awed at both the power and beauty of nature. Visitors find the casts of ancient trees molded in lava.
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Top 5 Autumn Day Trip Drives in Oregon
Travelers enjoy the beauty of Oregon during autumn months on routes through temperate rain forests, past waterfalls, by ocean beaches and views of colorful fall foliage.
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Bitter Creek Brewing Pub House in Wyoming
Serving award-winning beers, tasty appetizers and offering a large variety of lunch and dinner options, Bitter Creek Brewery in Rock Springs, WY is a great place to eat.
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Driving Tour of the Olympic Peninsula Loop
Tour the Olympic Peninsula, passing through the Olympic National Park. This audio tour provides cultural and historical points of interest, music and local interviews.
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Northwest U.S. Community BBQs on Labor Day
Enjoy a break from work this Labor Day - celebrate with community BBQ festivals in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and Alaska. Join the fun & start cooking!
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Central Pennsylvania Attractions and Sites
From scenic farmlands to drives along the Susquehanna River, Central Pennsylvania offers unique experiences such as walking in old growth forests or sampling local food.
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Central Oregon Campgrounds Near Bend
Central Oregon campgrounds boast many sunny days and dry weather during the majority of the year, located near the Cascade Mountains, pristine lakes and Bend attractions.
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Central Oregon Resorts and Lodging in Bend
Enjoy Bend's 300 days of sunshine in style by staying at one of its relaxing resorts: Sunriver, The Riverhouse, Seventh Mountain and McMenamins Old St. Francis School.
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Florence Coast Vacation Activities
From sandboarding at the dunes, to browsing Old Town shops, enjoying a bowl of Mo's clam chowder to horseback riding at the beach, visit the top Florence, OR attractions.
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See Misty Fjords National Monument
For exciting adventures in remote Southeastern Alaska, visitors tour Misty Fjords National Monument by boat or floatplane, viewing wildlife and geological wonders.
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McMenamins Hotel Oregon
Travel to McMinnville's Historic District to find McMenamins Hotel Oregon, where guests discover art and history, while enjoying delicious food and fresh beer and wine.
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Scenic Drive to "The Mountain"
Washington's highest peak, Mount Rainier, offers visitors a variety of opportunities for summer fun, like hiking trails, horseback riding, wildflower viewing and camping.
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Block 15 Restaurant & Brewery
With savory beer, delicious local food and a comfortable dining atmosphere, Block 15, located near OSU, teaches its guests a bit about the history of Corvallis, OR.
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Jackson-Frazier Wetland Park Area
Located in Corvallis, the Jackson-Frazier Wetland is home to 70 bird species and over 300 flowering plants, a jewel located in an urban area of the Willamette Valley.
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Best Fireworks in Montana, Wyoming
Visit Big Sky Country this Independence Day to celebrate freedom, or visit Wyoming's Old West, to discover rodeos, parades, costume contests and fireworks displays.
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Visit the Gorge Amphitheatre, WA
Travel to George, Washington to attend concerts and events at the Gorge Amphitheatre, one of the best outdoor venues with scenic views, hot weather and great music.
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Learn About the Layers of the Atmosphere
Discover how the layers of the atmosphere work to produce weather and the Earth's climate. Learn how the atmosphere exchanges the Sun's energy, absorbing and reflecting.
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Best Campgrounds on Oregon Coast
Experience the thrill of camping along the Central Oregon Coast, while enjoying sand dunes, freshwater lakes, old growth forests, tidepools and miles of sandy beaches.
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Items to Bring to a Baseball Game
Whether enjoying a little league, high school, college or major league baseball game, fans should remember these important items before leaving for the ballpark.
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Dangerous Summer Heat Waves
Heat waves are deadly to both humans and animals. Learn how important the heat index is to weather forecasters and how alerts can help keep people safe in excessive heat.
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Dog Parks in Corvallis, Oregon
Enjoy the off leash option of two Corvallis city parks where dogs and dog owners enjoy freedom to roam in grassy meadows or along the Willamette River watching the birds.
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Hike the Opal Creek Trail
A moderately challenging hike to Jawbone Flats leaves hikers awed at beautiful ancient forest and river. Dogs, bikes are allowed on the Opal Creek Trail east of Salem.
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Top 4th of July Events, Washington
From the coast to the mountains Washington celebrates Independence Day with family fun, music and majestic displays of fireworks. Discover the excitement at these events.
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Best Oregon 4th of July Events
Small towns and cities in Western Oregon offer some of the best 4th of July celebrations with parades, live music, children's events and spectacular fireworks displays.
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NASA Climate Study in the Arctic
NASA's ARCTAS Project studies the impact of natural and artifical air pollution on the Arctic, by combining aircraft measurements and satellite data to determine effects.
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Baseball Traditions and Rituals
Through its American history, baseball has revolved around tradition and ritual, from performing the Chicken Dance, the Wave and the Seventh Inning Stretch.
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Slow vs. Abrupt Climate Change
Climate changes occur as part of the Earth's normal climate cycle, in a slow transitional method. Abrupt climate change has happened in the past due to various effects.
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The Little Ice Age Theories
The Little Ice Age caused decreased winter temperatures, resulting in sea ice, glacier advances, and crop failures. Discover what caused this abrupt change in climate.
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The History of M&Ms Candies
Learn about the Mars family-owned company, dedicated to making candies for almost 100 years. Mars introduced M&Ms in 1941, with huge success.
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Visit the Oregon Country Fair
Join jugglers, musicians, artisans, and performers for unique fun at the annual Oregon Country Fair in Veneta this July. All ages welcome and don't forget your costume!
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University of Oregon School of Law
The University of Oregon School of Law offers the opportunity to complete a JD while studying at an advanced digital technology law center and join student organizations.
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Severe Weather Warnings, Watches
Continuing list of warnings, watches, advisories and statements provided by the National Weather Service for severe weather such as thunderstorms, flooding, snow, storms.
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National Weather Service Map
A listing of warnings, watches, advisories and statements issued by the National Weather Service in the event of hazard or severe weather, arranged by color.
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Grand Theft Auto IV Troubles MADD
MADD, upset that a Grand Theft Auto IV game module allows players to drive drunk, requests Entertainment Software Ratings Board to reclassify the new video game.
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State Fairs in Northwest & Alaska
During the summer months, enjoy annual fairs in the Northwest states and Alaska, celebrating agriculture and unique culture as well as amusement with carnivals, concerts.
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How Haze Particles Affect Climate
Haze particles enter clouds, changing the number of cloud droplets. Scientists observe the interaction between pollution and clouds, explaining how climate is influenced.
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Ducks Unlimited Wetland Projects
Ducks Unlimited, a volunteer-based organization manages conservation programs to re-establish wetland habitats for waterfowl in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
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Climate Change Effect on Waterfowl
Hunters and anglers have long been involved in wildlife habitat conservation. Ducks Unlimited looks to educate about the impact of climate change on waterfowl habitat.
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Worldwide Meteorological Services
Discover the national meteorological services available online for Australia, Canada, Ireland and New Zealand, providing excellent weather forecasts and climate data.
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Hurricane Season Predictions
Although the 2008 Atlantic Basin Hurricane Season doesn't officially start until June 1st, meteorologists have developed predictions for the number of hurricanes.
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Summer Running Events in Oregon
From May to September, running events such as 10K and 5K races occur throughout the Willamette Valley, Southern and Central Oregon, providing fun for all running levels.
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Eugene Hosts Track & Field Trials
This year, the U.S. Olympic Trials for Track & Field will be held at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon for a record fourth time, branding the city as Track Town USA.
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Weather Instruments & Gauges
Meteorologists measure the elements of weather using specific instruments and gauges. Discover what an anemometer is used for or what calculates a percentage of humidity.
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Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch
Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch ministers to both rescued horses and children, giving hope for healing. As the ranch continues to grow, donations, fund-raising help are needed.
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Climate Predictions Spring 2008
NOAA scientists predict major flooding across most of the United States, due to record rainfall and snow pack this winter. La NiƱa continues through June 2008, weakening.
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Amtrak National Train Day May 10th
Amtrak celebrates National Train Day on May 10th, to commemorate rail travel in America. Explore the many Amtrak routes available for travel to popular U.S. destinations.
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Siberia's Tunguska Event of 1908
Questions remain nearly 100 years since the Tunguska Event of 1908 devastated the Central Siberian forest: Was it ball lightning? Did the event trigger climate change?
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High Tech Weather Forecasting
Meterologists use radar images from NEXRAD and satellite data from GOES, TRMM, GPS and NASA's QuikSCAT blended with computer modeling predictions to make daily forecasts.
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Oregon Coast Fun Spring Festivals
Honor veterans and celebrate Memorial Day at the Oregon Coast during Loyalty Days in Newport and Fleet of Flowers in Depoe Bay, or celebrate at the Rhododendron Festival.
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Late Season Snowfall in Spring
Spring is here but so is the snow. When comparing climate data it's clear that late season snowfall does occur. Snow even falls when the temperatures rise above freezing.
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Climate Change Misconceptions
As climate change has become a hot topic recently, misconceptions about global warming causes like human activity have become truths. Learn the facts on global warming.
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Tornado Facts and Records
Understanding climatology data from past tornadoes helps meteorologists at the SPC determine when to issue tornado watches and alerts, in order to save lives.
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OSU Beavers Baseball Return Home
After winning two national titles in College Baseball in back-to-back years, the Oregon State Beavers are the team to beat this season. Read the 2008 season preview.
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