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explore.com | Christine Dulion
The Scary Wildlife-Related Reason To Not Swim Or Surf In Coastal Waters During A Toxic Algae Bloom
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It might be obvious to protect yourself from sharks while swimming at the beach, but lately, another ocean-dwelling animal has beachgoers on high alert. Along the Southern California coast, reports of aggressive, erratic sea lion behavior have surged, and experts say toxic algae is to blame.
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flipboard.com | Christine Dulion
This California County Has a Lot More Than Sea Lions and Scenic DrivesIt is easy to think you have seen everything the California coast has to offer. Then you hit the right stretch and realize how much you missed. …
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thecooldown.com | Christine Dulion
After a rocky start to the water year, California's late-season storms have delivered a much-needed boost to both snowpack and water reservoirs — and it's a welcome surprise for state water officials According to The Sacramento Bee, snow survey manager Andy Reising summed up the final manual snow survey of the season with cautious optimism: "While it's positive news today, we know that our luck could run out and we could fall into a drought any time." The statewide snowpack was sitting at 90%...
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2 days ago | 
explore.com | Christine Dulion
American Airlines Added A New Route To A Stunning And Trendy Destination In Mexico
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Travelers looking for their next beach escape have a new direct route to check out. American Airlines has officially added Puerto Escondido, Mexico, to its service map, making it even easier for U.S. passengers to access one of Mexico's most underrated tourist destinations.
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2 days ago | 
explore.com | Christine Dulion
A Secret Swimming Spot Hidden In Colorado's Rocky Mountains Is A Picturesque Paradise
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Tucked just a short walk from popular western U.S. ski destination Breckenridge, Colorado, Sawmill Reservoir is a serene lake surrounded by mountains that offers a lovely little escape into nature.
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2 days ago | 
explore.com | Christine Dulion
A Charming Riverside Town In Ireland Boasts Colorful Buildings And Cobblestone Lanes
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At the mouth of the River Brandon, where it meets the Atlantic, sits Ireland's Kinsale — a town that looks, at first glance, like a storybook come to life. And surely there are plenty of stories to tell, from Kinsale's beginnings as a bustling medieval fishing port to establishing itself as a foodie hub in the 1970s.
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3 days ago | 
explore.com | Christine Dulion
Rick Steves Recommends This European Town For A Romantic Escape
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Out of the many destinations across Europe for people who hate crowds, travel expert Rick Steves recommends one Austrian getaway for travelers seeking a romantic escape.
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3 days ago | 
flipboard.com | Christine Dulion
17 hours ago How the Ancient Greeks Pioneered Units of Measurement The ancient Greeks developed sophisticated units of measurement ranging from measuring length, distance, volume, and weight of solids and … 14 hours ago Here's How Long It Will Take Store-Bought Fruit Trees To Produce If you're planning to purchase one or more fruit trees from your local nursery or garden center to plant in your yard, you should be prepared to wait … 10 hours ago Interest in Tarot and Oracle Decks Is on the...
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thecooldown.com | Christine Dulion
A new homeowner recently took to the r/landscaping subreddit to share a puzzling discovery: Their house came with a yard covered in what looks like mulch but is actually shredded tires. The original poster asked the Reddit community if there was any good reason the former homeowners would have used rubber mulch. "House we bought last fall has this stuff and I was wondering if there's any actual benefit to it because I want to rake it all out and remove it," the OP wrote.
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3 days ago | 
yahoo.com | Christine Dulion
The superb lyrebird, an Australian ground-dwelling songbird, has long been known for its talent for mimicry and elaborate mating dance. But scientists recently discovered that this bird is more than a master impressionist with a knack for shaking its tail feather — it's also a forest farmer with a surprisingly big impact.
