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Cedar Hill State Park sits just 20 minutes from downtown, making it perfect for a spontaneous weekend adventure. The park ...

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Paltz Encounters is for New Paltzers to share special encounters, humorous anecdotes, quirky observations and memories on-campus and off that highlight New Paltz’s charm and spirit. Whether you are ...

Chapman State Park in Clarendon, Pennsylvania, is that rare natural sanctuary that somehow remains under the radar despite being absolutely worthy of a spot on your bucket list.

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We all have gardening mishaps, but we can learn from them, Cindy Watter, a UC Master Gardener of Napa County, notes.

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Starlings perform a behavior known as murmuration, but what is this display? Read here to learn more about this beautiful display!

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