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Outdoor enthusiasts are often attracted to the state of Alabama for its magnificent natural diversity: coastal beaches and wetlands, lower mountain ranges and forest regions. Alabama's unique, bio-diverse habitats promote an abundance…
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In the United States that are several different species that are considered to be birds of prey, or birds that kill and eat other birds, amphibians, reptiles and small mammals. American birds of prey can be divided into the hawks, the…
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The Catskill Mountains in New York State are located west of the Hudson River and about 100 miles to the northwest of the huge metropolitan area of New York City. The state's capital, Albany, is to the northeast of the Catskills, which…
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Raptors are birds of prey, usually with a sharp set of talons and a hooked beak designed to tear the flesh from its catch. Raptors are different from many bird species in that the female is usually the larger of the sexes and both male…
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Yellowstone National Park is a vast preserved wilderness where many species of animals are found. Some, like the wolf, have had to be reintroduced to this area in which they once thrived. Others, like the bison and the pronghorn antelo…
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Although Connecticut is one of the smallest states in the Union, it has quite a diverse population of wildlife. There are many types of mammals that inhabit Connecticut--this includes a couple of species that many would be surprised to…
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With an area of 33,414 square miles, Maine is easily the largest of the New England states. The state is mostly forested on the interior, allowing it to be a habitat for many species of mammals, birds and fish. Maine is famous for its…
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Iowa is a land-locked Midwestern state bordered by six other states. Its location, in the upper middle of the United States, puts it in the flight path of many migratory bird species traveling from the Gulf Coast. Combined with the bir…
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The state of Georgia is comprised of five distinct, physiographical regions: the Upper and Lower Coastal Plains, Piedmont, Blue Ridge, Appalachian Plateau and Ridge and Valley Regions. Each area features unique topography, elevation an…
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The Redwood National Park covers over 71,000 acres in northern California, with a number of different habitats within its boundaries. In addition to the rugged Pacific Coast, the park entails coniferous forests containing giant redwood…
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Birds of prey, also called raptors, are birds that hunt, kill and/or scavenge other birds, small mammals, reptiles, amphibians and other creatures for food. In North America, these birds include such species as the vulture, osprey, owl…
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A birdwatcher in the state of Montana has as many as 423 separate species of birds that she may encounter, according to the Montana Audubon website. If you were to go into the field with binoculars, a notebook, a reliable field guide a…
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Slippery Elm Trail is a state-recognized trail in Ohio that connects Bowling Green to North Baltimore, running through several small local parks along the way. This is a paved and well-maintained trail designed both for hikers and bike…
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Kokomo, Indiana is blessed with four excellent nature trails that offer perfect routes for hiking, running, cycling and roller-blading. The trails pass through wooded areas and marshland, offering glimpses of a variety of plants and an…
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There are few moments in life you'll feel smaller than when seated in a kayak staring up at the Hoover Dam. From water level, the massive structure towers over the Lower Colorado River, creating calm water for exploratory paddling.
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