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Giant sequoias and red rock canyons: 7 state parks with national park-worthy wonders and smaller crowds
In these seven postcard-worthy state parks, you can marvel over similarly stunning vistas and find hiking, biking, rafting ...
Visalia Times-Delta17h
‘Marvel at underground splendor:’ Crystal Cave reopens for tours after major restoration
Tickets for guided tours of the marble cave will go on sale at 10 a.m. on March 31. The cave features stunning stalactites and intricate formations.
White House magnolia tree, said to be planted by Andrew Jackson in the 1820s, to be removed
A tree almost two centuries old and said to be planted by former President Andrew Jackson is set to be removed from the grounds of the White House.
Historic tree to be cut down at the White House over safety concerns
According to the National Park Service website, “folklore tells us” that President Andrew Jackson brought the tree’s seeds ...
Smithsonian Magazine10h
Being Struck by Lightning Is No Big Deal for This Tropical Tree—the Zap Even Gives It a Boost
The almendro tree may have evolved to attract lightning, which helps clear more space for it to grow, according to new ...
KESQ13h
There’s still time to see Glow in the Park at The Living Desert
There's still time to experience the magic of the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens' Glow in the Park, where larger-than-life lanterns light up the skies. This year there are more than 60 vignettes. The ...
National Geographic news13h
Behind the Lens: Photograph or Painting?
This article appears in the June 2011 issue of National Geographic magazine ... It was made at dawn when the warm light of the morning sun was illuminating a huge red sand dune dotted with ...