The moist-subtropical climates of the temperate zone are often located near large bodies of water or far away from large mountain ranges. These regions are found at lower latitudes within the temperate zone. The winters are cool but relatively mild and summers are warm, wet and stormy. The So...
Whereas the live belowground biomass pool is relatively small and temporary in annual row crops, the live belowground biomass pool in prairie represents a large, quickly accruing stock of C, N, and P that will remain stable for as long as the prairies are maintained. Additionally, compared ...
You should be able to see the green curtains on either side when you are in the artic circle. The Prairies in Canada but avoid the summer because you will be in astronomic twilight essentially. I lived in Winnipeg for some years in the 1980s and I see them all the time. All kinds ...
Every bit of kitchen history is always interesting, but every season there are a few stand-out stories that capture quite a bit of attention. These are some of the latest encountered over the past three months. Clicking on the photos will take you directly to the shop item that inspired fu...
The coastal redwood trees are impressive on their own, but they aren't the only reason to visit Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. Prairie Creek is close to Redwood National Forest in northern Humboldt County, between the towns of Arcata and Crescent City and conveniently located along theRedwood...
So let's start with the most frequently asked question, and the answer is… all over Scotland. Now, I don’t mean they are roaming across the Highlands in massive numbers like Buffalo migrations on the American prairies, but you will find “folds” of Highland cattle all over the country...
Stop me if you’ve heard this, but are you as tired as I am of the upbeat Christmas letters, the look-at-us, hurray-for-our-side family chronicles you get this time of year? You know what I mean. The ones that start out something like this: ...
All Spirit Halloween Stores are open and ready for Halloween. There still might be some moving in a local mall or shopping plaza, but most are up and running and ready for all of your Halloween needs. If you're anything like me, you love Spirit Halloween, it's FREE to walk around in...
A scenic drive through Redwood reveals ancient forests, a rugged coastline, upland prairies, and oak woodlands. When not driving, visitors are encouraged to walk through the Redwood forest for half-day and full-day excursions. At the end of the day, backcountry camping gives visitors the full...
If you are looking for great wilderness solitude, this 12.7 mile round trip hike will take you through meadows and prairies before climbing steeply to the Lake. You will also be gifted with breathtaking views of the Clark Mountain Range. ...