nine to 13 eggs. The female sits on the nest for 13 days, and there are two clutches a year. The main food is insects. During the period of feeding the nestlings, a pair of adults brings in up to 1,000 insects a day. The birds are very useful and should be protected and ...
Other than during storms, the weather in Great Sand Dunes park is usually sunny and tranquil. Sand temperatures can reach 150 degrees, so visit the dune early morning or late evening to prevent being struck by lightning, becoming sunburned, or experiencing heat exhaustion. Around mid-to-late Ju...
The Great Lakes helped make the U.S. an economic powerhouse. Now climate change, pollution, and invasive species threaten their complex ecosystems.
long time. The oldest evidence of humans in the area dates back about 11,000 years. Some of the first people to enter the San Luis Valley and the Great Sand Dunes were nomadic hunters and gatherers whose connection to the area centered around the herds of mammoths and prehistoric bison...
Sand boardingis a Big Deal. If sand boarding is your next adventure, here are some tips that will help. Clothing preparation is key. Closed toe shoes (a must), pants that have “give” so your legs can bend easily. Layer, layer, layer. Weather and season will determine the need for ...
Several times a year I can point out to you weather we see nowhere else in America. One of those times is when we get Arctic air crossing the 40-degree water of Lake Michigan. Look at the low temperature forecast for tomorrow morning, Jan. 9. You could call a friend in northeast Lowe...
We had some diverse weather on the day but Craig went about the adversities without a fuss. He made sure we did everything from getting to the hard spots and preparing lunch. His eye for safety was paramount. Read more Written October 21, 2022...
weatherB.it's too hot for any plants to grow thereC.some persons died from its terrible climate atD.it is so dry that no living things can exist7.Though Death Valley has horrible living conditions, the author thinks highly of ___.A.its snow-covered peaksB.its...
And it’s not just the sultry weather. Here, the nightlife is scorching, thanks to a strong Latin influence and spicy salsa culture. Dance the noche away in a nightclub, or indulge in a fancy meal at one of the city’s celebrity-owned restaurants. By day, hit the beach of course, ...
The weather was great (especially compared to home), lots of sun, lots of beach time, tons of seafood and, of course, great beers! Most of March has us playing around Ohio, as well as Indianapolis... then we head south again to play Alabama for the first time in several ...