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Astronomy day meets maple syrup in Powassan – PHOTO GALLERY
Sat, 28 Apr 2012 10:09:27 -0700
It was the best of both worlds. Stargazers turned into sun worshippers during the 15th annual Powassan Maple Syrup Festival on Saturday during international astronomy day. The North Bay Astronomy Club set up its sunscopes during a festival that has attracted as many 8,000 people.[...]
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National parks from California to New Mexico rev up for eclipse
Thu, 17 May 2012 11:13:11 -0700
Like many national parks in the West, the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area on the California-Arizona border will host special events for Sunday's annular solar eclipse.
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How and where to view today's solar eclipse in Redding area
Sat, 19 May 2012 21:41:00 -0700
The Exploratorium in San Francisco offers these tips on how to make a long box or a cardboard viewing card.
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Volunteers clocked 950,000 hours in 2010
Sat, 26 May 2012 21:12:13 -0700
Cleaning up graffiti, working with animals, ushering at the symphony — you name it, and volunteers in Salt Lake County do it, saving taxpayers millions of dollars and helping understaffed programs keep their doors open.
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Stargazing, plant shopping and more weekend ideas
Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:50:15 -0700
Gaze at the stars: To celebrate International Astronomy Day 2012, the Everett Astronomical Society is hosting two events Saturday, including...
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Best 5 New Jersey State Parks for Summer Tent Camping
Fri, 11 May 2012 08:37:00 -0700
Are you a tent camper that's planning a trip to New Jersey this summer? If so, you may want to consider reserving a tent site at one of the state's parks. I have camped at several of them. Most of the parks are well-maintained and the tent sites tend to cost $25 a night. Here's a quick look at some of the best ones:
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Making Summer Activity Plans? Consider a State Park
Wed, 23 May 2012 14:26:09 -0700
Memorial Day weekend is upon us, signifying that summer is here.
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'Ring of Fire' eclipse visible from China to Texas
Sat, 19 May 2012 13:28:37 -0700
NMSU Astronomy graduate students and museum staff will have solar telescopes set up in the southwest parking lot of the Mesilla Valley Mall in Las Cruces from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday for viewing the partial solar eclipse. There will be activities and free handouts at the event. Solar eclipse glasses will be on sale at $1 each or four for $3. Additional local viewing details Sunrises and sunsets often ...
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Catch Venus While You Can
Wed, 23 May 2012 14:30:40 -0700
Journal reader "Chief Thundersky" provided this photo of the last Venus transit that took place in 2004. Venus is the small black dot seen at the right crossing the surface of the sun.
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Tim Grobaty: Campaign trail leads to Historical Society of Long Beach
Wed, 23 May 2012 22:14:08 -0700
HISTORY HITS 50: The campaign trail in our Romp for the 5th District took us to a party at Parkers' Lighthouse Tuesday evening to celebrate the Historical Society of Long Beach's 50th anniversary.
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