Tuesday, June 25, 2019

A Mink Mother's Moment This Morning at Lake Washington

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We were privileged to watch a mini-drama today while walking along the shore of Lake Washington in Gene Coulon Park. We noticed a small gr...
Monday, June 24, 2019

Burial Mounds of the Kings of the Rohirrim? Got a Better Idea? The Mima Mounds of Washington

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One of the vivid images in my mind of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy was the resting place of the Kings of Rohan. They were buried in mound...
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Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Our Newest Department Acquisition Has Arrived! Paleontologist Barbie!

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21st Century Paleontologist Barbie Be honest. If I suddenly shouted "paleontologist", what picture would occur in your mind be...
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Monday, June 10, 2019

Every Place Has a Story: Prichard, Oregon's Smallest State Park

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I've been visiting Florence, Oregon for a number of years, and it is a beautiful place. The Siuslaw River reaches the sea near the tow...
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Wednesday, June 5, 2019

The Great Valley Museum Outdoor Nature Lab Stands De-fence-less!

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Something special happened yesterday at Modesto Junior College and the Great Valley Museum. The Outdoor Nature Lab, which has been complet...
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Sunday, June 2, 2019

Darlingtonia: A Horror Story in Sand and Serpentine: Part 2, the Sequel

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Those "forked appendages" that look like they're reaching out for hug? Don't fall for it, it's a horrific trap! I...
Sunday, May 26, 2019

What to do on a Saturday? Let's Go to the Middle of the Earth (via Del Puerto Canyon)!

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The strange and alien landscape in upper Del Puerto Canyon. California has some really strange landscapes. A state that has beaches, mou...