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Capim dourado actually isn't gold, and it’s not grass either.
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How Brazil Protects and Preserves Its Luminous ‘Golden Grass’

In the Cerrado, the Mumbuca community spin capim dourado into hats, baskets, and jewelry.
Jamie Ditaranto July 12, 2024
The Liberty Trail boardwalk meanders through cypress and palm trees along Lake Henderson.
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10 Reasons to Explore Citrus County: Forests, Springs, and a Hippo Citizen

Plus endless opportunities for hiking, biking, and paddling through lush nature
Antarctic midges are flightless and about the size of a sugar ant.
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Antarctica's Largest Native Land Animal Is Actually Rather Tiny

Meet the mighty midge.
Cara Giaimo July 5, 2024
The prepared hiker plans for no cell signal—and packs a paper map.
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How to Survive Without a Cell Phone Signal

No bars, no problem! Here's how to venture phone-free into the Great Outdoors with confidence.
Karuna Eberl July 3, 2024
Ouray, Colorado

Cascade Falls Park

Let Ouray’s tallest waterfall sweep your breath away on a dealer’s choice of scenic hikes.
<em>C. explodens</em> is aptly named.
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These Ants Protect the Colony by Blowing Themselves Up

The self-sacrificing insects explode, showering their enemies in killer goop.
Ashley Braun June 28, 2024
Observing, reflecting upon, and writing about nature can be a powerful experience that awakens our wonder and curiosity.
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How to Reconnect With Nature Through Writing

Whether you're in the wilderness or a city park, being present with other beings can be deeply fulfilling.
Vanessa Chakour June 28, 2024
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Discover Secret Swimming Holes and Hidden History in Crystal River, Florida

Citrus County, with its natural springs and plentiful manatees, is full of surprises
Homosassa, Florida

The Crack on the Chassahowitzka River

A hidden paradise in one of Florida’s most unique rivers.
Crystal River, Florida

Three Sisters Springs

This natural spring is the winter home to the largest gathering of manatees in the world.
Leesburg, Virginia

Oatlands Ginkgo Tree

This giant 200-year-old ginkgo is one of the largest in the United States.
Xenophyophores typically live on seabed rocks or in sediment.
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How Amoeboid Architects Build Some of the Ocean's Most Intricate Homes

Xenophyophores can craft multichambered compounds that resemble morel mushrooms.
JoAnna Klein June 21, 2024
Paicines, California

Pinnacles Condor Sanctuary

When California condors were hovering on the brink of extinction, this recovery program was charged with helping the birds thrive again.
Altay Prefecture, China

Kanas Lake

A lake that borders Kazakhstan and Russia allegedly harbors the giant "Terror Trout" or "Chinese Nessie."
Once you've learned the basics of animal tracking, try following a set of tracks as far as you can—if they belong to a small animal or a member of the deer family. Don't follow bear tracks.
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How to Read Wildlife Tracks and Signs

Spotting the clues left behind by animals is a free and fun way to connect with nature.
Ashley Stimpson June 20, 2024
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How to Make Friends With a Bird

Learn how to share space with modern dinosaurs thoughtfully—without, you know, just winging it.
Karuna Eberl June 18, 2024
Because many predators hunt at night, humans evolved to be particularly vigilant in low-light environments.
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Why a Night in the Woods Can Scare Even Seasoned Campers

As the sun goes down when you're camping, every sound can seem like a threat. Blame evolution—and our phones.
Suzie Dundas June 18, 2024
The Barton Springs diving board encourages showing off.
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10 Ways to Enjoy Austin’s Unexpectedly Lush Natural World

City life and green space go hand in hand