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Taking a Trip to Carlsbad Caverns

On with the discovery of national parks, I want to share one of my favorites – Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico. Known as one of the country’s greatest treasures, this is truly the ideal family vacation destination. In fact, this location is so kid-friendly that it will become their favorite vacation spot too. For starters, you can take a self-guided cave tour if you like or go on one with a professional park ranger. You will have the chance to go through different areas of the caverns, climbing up ladders and squeezing into tight places. One of the most, unique … Continue reading →

Attracting Bats to Your Yard

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When creating your backyard wildlife habitat, you may want to think about bats! Bats are a great way to control night-flying insects in and around your yard and garden. Not only do bats gobble up flying bugs — many insects will simply avoid areas where they hear bats. Do you live in a good area for bats? Here are some qualities bats look for in a home: Lots of insects to eat — one bat can eat as many as one thousand bugs each night. You’ll often find bats near water because insects tend to favor moist places. Caves or … Continue reading →

National Park Tour—-Adventures in Nature Part 2

If your summer vacations to major malls, amusement parks and water worlds have left you searching for better ways to spend quality time with your family why not consider getting away to the great outdoors? The United States’ national park system is one of the finest in the world. Not only do our country’s natural wonders provide an alternative to long lines and stomach-turning thrill rides they also offer an affordable way to escape from the chaos of everyday life and reconnect with the people that mean the most to you. So, turn off your cellphones, unplug your iPods, say … Continue reading →