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Feb 17

Snakes And Snakebites: how to avoid, what to do if you get bit

Unless you are Harry Potter or "He Who Shall Not Be Named", snakes can be scary. They are an important part of our ecosystems, though, so...

Jan Dzierzak of Cooper's Rock State Park gives us sound advice

dparkerseviltwin

Feb 2

Jan Dzierzak of Cooper's Rock State Park gives us sound advice

Over 13,000 acres and 50 miles of trails, Cooper's Rock is one of the loveliest places to spend a day or a weekend. It's got camping, ro...

Ken Chiacchia

Feb 1

In The Eye Of The Storm

This article appears on the Allegheny Front site. It is a pretty magical bit of writing, and Ken's love of Nature (as well as his profou...

Volunteer insight: hiding so the noses can practice

Mary Cvetan

Jan 31

Volunteer insight: hiding so the noses can practice

I spent Thursday in the woods helping search and rescue dogs, their handlers and other volunteers with training. I was not sure what to e...

What is it like to be found by a dog? (The Find and The Refind explained, with video)

dparkerseviltwin

Jan 31

What is it like to be found by a dog? (The Find and The Refind explained, with video)

Most people picture a dog running up to them, barking. A person is close behind, and within seconds you know you are safe. That isn't qu...

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