Studying pikas: They may be adapting to climate change (THE CONVERSATION)
Climate change is harming many special places and iconic species around our planet, from Glacier National Park’s disappearing glaciers to
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Castle Fire: Protecting more than a century of Sequoia archives (NATIONAL PARKS TRAVELER)
… The archives contain the 130-year history of Sequoia, the country’s second-oldest national park: documents dating to its founding; tens
Read moreLA TIMES: Hundreds of towering giant sequoias killed by the Castle fire — a stunning loss
One of the monster wildfires birthed by California’s August lightning blitz, the Castle fire burned through portions of roughly 20
Read moreRuth Bader Ginsburg, Supreme Court Justice, dead at 87
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on Friday, the court announced. She was 87. Ginsburg was appointed in 1993
Read moreThe science is in: A warming climate and wildfires
Increasingly extreme autumn wildfire conditions in California due to climate change
Read moreHCN: The danger of self-isolating from COVID-19 on public lands
Sending people to parks means they’ll use the amenities in both the parks and in nearby towns. Grocery stores in
Read moreThree Rivers makes LA list for small towns to visit: See #18
From quaint beachside communities to mountain towns to desert retreats, Southern California is filled with all kinds of towns to
Read moreLonely Planet: 10 secret spots in national parks
The national parks are America’s greatest treasure. From under-visited overlooks to hidden geysers, these are our favorite secret spots. Hint:
Read moreHere's what's on the Census questionnaire: What you need to know
by Mark Hedlin, Ethnic Media Services With the 2020 census now officially under way, here’s a look at what
Read moreBeetles and fire kill dozens of ‘indestructible’ giant sequoia trees
Two articles from The Guardian: For the first time in recorded history, tiny bark beetles emboldened by the climate crisis
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