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OpenRoad: Carmel Valley's newest preserve and Kern County's Tule Elk (Episode 92)
In this episode of OpenRoad, we’ll get a sneak peak at Carmel Valley’s newest preserve where ancient connections are being rekindled and new friendships are being made. We’ll also explore a gem of Kern Count where Tule elk, once near extinction, are now thriving. We’ll also see students learning about the wonders of nature. And we’ll see majestic and...
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Watch OpenRoad Episode 92
Watch OpenRoad Episode 92.
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OpenRoad: Largest wetland restoration project on the west coast (Episode 91)
In this episode of OpenRoad, we’ll visit the largest wetlands restoration project on the west coast, where bay waters are reclaiming a piece of its shoreline.
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Watch OpenRoad Episode 91
In this episode of OpenRoad you’ll visit the largest wetlands restoration project on the west coast.
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Soar by a vibrant migratory meet-up in Morro Bay
It’s a birder’s delight: All sorts of feathery visitors will enchant around the Central Coast hamlet.
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Take wing for a local Christmas Bird Count, a delightful December tradition
Bird-loving community scientists will soon turn their binoculars to the skies; find your regional conservancy or nature group now.
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Redwoods, the night, and you: Join a tradition that is full of serenity and glow
There are still tickets available for an evening walk in Prairie Creek Redwood State Park.
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These giant, parachuting spiders are spreading rapidly in the US, study shows
Giant, yellow, non-native spiders that can travel through the air may be coming to your state — if they’re not already there yet.
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Splash: Sea Otter Awareness Week celebrates the crucial roles the ocean critters play
Monterey Bay Aquarium is honoring the “paw”-some furry favorites during their September celebration.
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International Vulture Awareness Day lovingly honors ‘nature's cleanup crew'
Santa Barbara Zoo will celebrate the occasion with enrichment goodies for some of its most incredible birds.
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‘Highlight the Starlight' in Sequoia National Park this September
Dark sky mavens, find out details about the astronomy-themed meet-up.
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Lahaina's 150-year-old banyan tree damaged but standing amidst devastating Hawaii fire
Like the town of Lahaina itself, the majestic banyan tree’s survival is in question with its limbs scorched by a fire that has wiped away generations of history.
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San Diego Zoo just welcomed a cute quartet of ‘capybabies'
The four frolicsome capybara pups are already proving extremely “energetic.”
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Trailblazing at 75: Michigander's love for nature fuels her hike on the 4,800-mile North Country trail, twice
When Joan Young caught sight of a large brown sign titled “North Country National Scenic Trail” on a Michigan highway in 1988, she was eager to see if her childhood love for the outdoors would spark again after 30 years.
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WATCH: Volcano erupts near Icelandic capitol
A volcano 30 miles southwest of Iceland’s capital Reykjavík erupted on Monday after weeks of earthquakes.
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After 2 fighting eagles got stuck together, Minnesota deputies separated them
Two scrappy eagles are free to resume their apparent long-running dispute after quick-thinking deputies helped separate the brawling pair that had become entangled with each other in a Minnesota lake.
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These creators wanted a gentler hiking experience. Now ‘soft hiking' has 10 billion views on TikTok
Hiking can be challenging, which is why two close friends came up with a simple solution: soft hiking. Here’s what it means and how to do it.
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Birch Aquarium is now home to a scenic ‘Blue Beach'
Way cool: The striking below-your-feet mural depicts various depths of nearby underwater canyons.
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September gets splashier as Island Packers expands its whale-watching schedule
The ocean-faring outfit just unveiled several “non-landing” adventures, all to give cetacean fans a lively day on the ocean.
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California State Parks Week is here to remind us to embrace uplifting adventure
You can’t visit every destination during the five-day festivity, but calling upon one or two favorites or new-to-you spots is delightfully doable.