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Travel to Ecola State Park, Oregon

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

Let’s face it, the name sounds like a disease. But, about two hundred years ago, Captain William Clark and his party came to the area now called Ecola State Park to salvage some whale oil and blubber they needed for survival. They also boiled seawater until they could gather enough to preserve food to make it back to the East Coast.

Inspiring scenery - the Pacific Coast with Haystack Rock is in the distance

Inspiring scenery - the Pacific Coast with Haystack Rock is in the distance

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Kartchner Caverns: Travel Wonder Below

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

A sense of wonder is truly important when exploring the natural world. When you visit Kartchner Caverns, you will be amazed at how nature performs.  A drive south of Tucson, Arizona leads you to an eye-opening display where colors and formations dazzle you underground.

 

Kartchner Caverns entrance

Kartchner Caverns entrance

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