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This Lesser-Known Midwest Mountain City Is A Nature Lover's Dream With Tranquil Streams And Miles Of Trails

There are plenty of well-known places to visit if you're a nature lover. Instead of those, head to this Midwest mountain town ...

Roan High Preserve near Pisgah National Forest grows by more than 100 conserved acres

Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy has added 120 more acres to the Roan High Preserve, protecting high elevation ...
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This Scenic 4.5-Mile Trail in the Green Mountain National Forest Is Worth the Incline

Hike the moderately challenging Lye Brook Falls Trail in Vermont’s Green Mountain National Forest to reach one of the state’s ...
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Colorado's Captivating Rocky Mountain Gem Is A Musical Sanctuary With Winding Streams, Wetlands, And A Garden

If you're a fan of '70s singer-songwriters, or if you just enjoy the great outdoors, this peaceful park and garden in ...
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Forest, stream habitats keep energy exchanges in balance, global team finds

Forests and streams are separate but linked ecosystems, existing side by side, with energy and nutrients crossing their porous borders and flowing back and forth between them. For example, leaves fall ...