Nestled just south of Mono Lake in eastern California, and north of the dramatic Long Valley Caldera, the Mono Hills beckon with their quiet beauty. These volcanic ridges and valleys are sculpted from pumice soils and lie in the rain shadow of the Sierra Nevada. Yet, against the odds, the slopes burst with stands of
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In south-central Utah lies an area of corrugated sandstone that looks like someone took a giant backhoe and scooped out a huge chunk, leaving the rest to the vagaries of erosion. It’s called the Box Death Hollow Wilderness, and given its ruggedness and difficult access, it’s probably one of the least visited wilderness areas in
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After being gob smacked by the beauty of the Wallowa Mountains, but disappointed in the opportunities for sound recording, it was time to head south. My first stop was in the Blue Mountains, west of La Grande. The rugged peaks of the Wallowas smoothed into rounded pine-covered mountains surrounding meadows and small streams. I found
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It seemed like it would never come. After months and months of snow and ice, spring finally appears to be here. And after a wet winter and spring, the plants and animals are responding with vigor. I can’t keep up with the lawn and weeds in my yard, but I’m still pleasantly surprised when I
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