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Whether you’re gardening, hiking, or walking a forest trail, it can be difficult to tell the difference between poison ivy and Virginia creeper. One is harmless, while the other will cause a nasty rash. Both poison ivy and Virginia creeper grow in wooded areas, along forest edges and trails, and in urban areas, which means …

Want to try rock climbing, but don’t know where to begin? Rock climbing takes strength, patience, and skill, but it is a great way to experience nature from a whole new viewpoint. There is a lot to learn before you take a shot at scaling a mountain face. Indoor Climbing There are many specific skills …

Do you enjoy eating fruits and vegetables or getting flowers for special occasions? Well, you can thank bees for that. They may not understand the value of personal space, but bees are some of the most important pollinators in the world. And there isn’t just one type of bee buzzing around. There are more than …

Hiking and camping are two of the Carolinas’ most popular outdoor activities, thanks to the area’s many hiking trails, scenic mountains, and beautiful, well-maintained campsites. These activities are great ways to experience nature up close and personal, but it’s important to be prepared, which includes staying hydrated.  Before You Go Hiking up and down the …

Growing up in Louisiana, I loved spotting lizards in my backyard – the more interesting and colorful the better. I’d find large green anoles, spotted geckos, and slender glass lizards, which I often mistook for snakes. But the most evasive and exciting discovery was the five-lined skink, named for its five yellow or cream-colored stripes …

Have you ever wanted the superpower to be invisible–to hide in plain sight? While whip-poor-wills are not exactly invisible, they have an almost supernatural reputation. At one time, you couldn’t go outside at dusk or dawn during the summer without hearing the unique, undulating call of the whip-poor-will, which is where they get their name. …