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Explore Theler Wetlands
These wetlands are well-suited for walkers, birders, and nature enthusiasts of all ages.
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Raise the Paws
With loads of dog parks, trails, and pet-friendly places to visit, the Kitsap Peninsula is an especially pet-friendly place to explore. Whether you want to take your doggo on an epic outdoor adventure or just cozy up with a snack on a patio, here are some great spots for you and your furry friend to […]
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A Ruckus on the Water
Though it often gets dismissed as uninteresting, the American coot is as original as it gets. Find out why.
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Shawn Larson
You might say that Shawn Larson, PhD, never met a sea otter she didn’t like. And you wouldn’t be wrong. But that’s just the beginning of a much longer conversation about someone who has spent her entire life researching a broad swath of living things, both on land and sea. Her curiosity and passion have […]
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Shovel up Some Fun with a Big-Billed Duck
Where there is water, there are ducks. From small ponds to big lakes, narrow streams to raging rivers and estuaries to open saltwater, ducks are present. There are dabbling ducks that feed close to shore and diving ducks that venture into deep water, farther offshore. Ducks come in a variety of sizes and colors. Some […]
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Mastering a Unique Art
He just sold the most challenging piece he’s ever created, and the awards are stacking up for Gig Harbor scratchboard artist Steve Hammond. He is currently contracted with the Barlow Gallery in Tacoma, where Hammond recently sold a portrait of a Native American in full regalia. Titled “Pow Wow,” this work is a 16-by-20-inch, detailed […]
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Backyard Biodiversity: DIY Habitats for Pollinators and Wildlife
West Sound meadows, salt marshes and successional fields are alive with buzzing bees, fluttering butterflies and birdsong. But with lawns expanding and natural areas shrinking due to construction, these backyard guests need a little extra help finding food, shelter and a cozy place to stay. With just a few simple DIY steps, you can turn […]
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There Is Much to Love About Doves
The dove is a universal symbol of peace. Though few doves are naturally white, rock pigeons are sometimes bred to have white coloration, thus mistakenly referred to as white doves. Members of the Columbidae family, pigeons and doves are close relatives that share a common ancestor, the wild rock dove. Though they are similar, pigeons […]