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Tag Archives: Sagebrush steppe
Hot Springs, Atomic Cities, and Craters of the Moon . . . on the Road in Idaho
‘Our heated sidewalks and dressing room floors keep your toes toasty warm, even on the coldest of nights.’ (www.lavahotsprings.com). ‘Welcome to the sagebrush steppe’ (information board, roadside rest area near Atomic City). ‘We’re praying for rain. There was hardly any … Continue reading
Posted in American West, Ecology, Environment and walking
Tagged Craters of the Moon, ecology, environment, Goodale's Cutoff, Idaho, landscape, Meek's Cutoff, nature, pioneer trails, road trip, Sagebrush steppe, Snake River Plain, Superman II, travel writing, U.S. deserts, Volcanic landscapes
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Sage Grouse Lekking and Canyon Fiction.
Green River at Green River City, where John Wesley Powell’s Grand Canyon expedition was launched. The grey-green sagebrush steppe and yellow and red rock canyons are two of the most contrastive, distinctive, colorful environments of the North American West. Arid … Continue reading
Posted in American West, Birds and Animals, Environment and walking, Fiction
Tagged biodiversity, ecology, endangered bird species, expeditions, Grand Canyon, greater sage grouse, Green River, high prairie, John Vernon (author), John Wesley Powell, Sagebrush steppe, The Last Canyon (novel), University of Wyoming, Wyoming
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