While you want to explore the best recreational places in San Francisco, you might never get away from the most prominent thing about the city—the traffic. And as a result, you just want to go somewhere where the notorious California traffic isn’t present. If you’re going to reconnect with nature and get out of the long queue of vehicles on the road simultaneously, you should consider some other places outside and near San Francisco....
Indiana’s lakes present many different options for swimming and beachgoers. Anglers aren’t disappointed with the state’s offerings either. An very wide range of fish species swim the water of the state’s lakes from steelhead to crappie to largemouth and native hybrid bass. Hunting is extremely popular at the lakes as well; bow and rifle hunting for deer is common at many Indiana lakefronts and surrounding areas. Lastly, it would be a shame to mention Indiana and lakes without covering Indiana Beach Amusement Park....
What is the Adverse Effect of Volcano Eruption on Weather? It is no news that volcanic eruptions often come off with an entourage of volcanic gases, lava, and particles of hot rocks. With a temperature between 1292° F to 2372° F, magma sadly threatens the entire climate and living creatures. Fumaroles, which are openings in the earth’s surface, facilitate the quick release of gases like carbon dioxide(CO2) and hydrogen sulfide(H2S), causing the stratosphere to be saturated with these gases and allowing chlorine to be chemically converted into other reactive forms that can destroy the ozone....
Well, not to completely burst your bubble, but there is no magical portal at the gates of Disney World that keeps mosquitoes out. There is no magic fairy dust protecting the park, and you are certainly still in the hot, feverish weather of Florida where swamps are everywhere and gators thrive. Disney takes a comprehensive approach to keep mosquitoes away, but it certainly isn’t anything too out of this world....
Biking is a great way to get exercise while exploring the surrounding environment. The longest biking trail in Washington does an incredible job at showcasing the state’s diverse landscapes. Let’s take a look at Washington’s longest bike trail, so you can decide if you’re up for the challenge. The Longest Biking Trail in Washington: Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail The Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail is the longest biking trail in Washington....
There are around 300 recognized species of squid although it is believed there are more yet to be discovered. These animals are incredibly diverse and are unique in a number of ways. Squid come in a vast array of different colors and many, like the bioluminescent firefly squid and vampire squid, are capable of glowing in the dark. With more than 300 species of squid their diet can vary dramatically....
#10. Smallest Butterflies: Woolly Legs Woolly legs, with a wingspan of 3/4 to 1.25 inches, is found in Sub-Saharan Africa. It belongs to the same family as the blue butterflies, and as in the blues, the female is a little larger than the male. It is a rather drab insect with wings and body in shades of brown and white, and it is often mistaken for a moth. Its name is apt because it does indeed have strange-looking wooly legs....
Comparing a Toy Fox Terrier and a Jack Russell The 5 Key Differences Between a Toy Fox Terrier vs Jack Russell The greatest differences between a toy fox terrier (TFT) and a Jack Russell terrier can be found in their size and morphological qualities. In particular, the toy fox terrier is smaller than a Jack Russell terrier, weighing between 4 and 9 pounds and measuring between 8 and 11.5 inches in height while having erect ears, a muscular body, and a short, smooth coat....
Read on to discover everything you need to know about a turkey’s poop. What Does a Turkey Poop Look Like? If you’ve been to a poultry house filled with turkeys, you may have found coiled or J-shaped poops there. That’s what turkey poop looks like. Yes, these birds have two different poop shapes, but it all varies based on the sex of the bird. For instance, J-shaped poops are usually passed by the males....
There is one golf course, however, where no one is allowed to enter the water, no matter how many errant golf balls have been lost. At Australia’s Carbrook Golf Club there is a rather unique water hazard, unlike anything you have ever seen. The large lake near the course’s 15th hole is not only deep—it’s also filled with sharks! Carbrook Golf Club might just be the only golf course in the world with real life sharks....
What do fleas eat? Fleas eat blood from humans or animals, feces, skin cells, and plant matter. They need blood in order to reproduce, but flea larvae have much different dietary needs than adult fleas. But what might some of these other dietary needs be? And how are fleas so good at feeding on our blood and the blood of our pets? Let’s learn more about these pests now....
Here, we’ll learn more about some of the best known pond turtles, and what they eat. Then, we’ll go into a little more detail about what specific species like to snack on, and how they make it through the long winter months. Finally, we’ll go over what to feed your pet pond turtle, and explore what baby turtles eat. What Do Pond Turtles Eat? Pond turtles eat a variety of insects, crustaceans, aquatic plants, and fruits....
What is a cottonmouth snake? Cottonmouth snakes are members of the pit viper family, classifying them as dangerous viper species. Aside from “cottonmouths.” these snakes go by many names, including black moccasins, gapers, mangrove rattlers, snap jaws, stub-tail snakes, swamp lions, trap jaws, water mambas, and water pilots. They get their name from their habit of flashing their white mouths as a defense measure when they feel threatened. For most animals, that is plenty of warning and reason to get far away from these snakes....
However, it gets a bad reputation, and locals generally understand that you shouldn’t get in the water. What lives at the bottom of the Hudson River, and is it hazardous to swim in it? About the Hudson River The Hudson River flows north to south in Eastern New York. Its source comes from the Adirondack Mountains in Upstate, then flows south through the Hudson Valley, and eventually drains into the Atlantic Ocean at the New York Harbor....
Squirrel hunting used to be more than just a recreational activity in the eastern half of the state. It has become less popular as land use techniques have altered and deer populations have increased. The good news is that you can still take on the challenge and opportunity to hunt down the cunning bushy tail. Knowing the ideal time to go squirrel hunting is vital, and Texas is no exception....
That’s what we’re going to look at today with our latest foray into topics about mice. We’ll get to the bottom of this subject and tell you what you should do if you find a nest. Why Do Mice Need Nests? Before we examine whether mice return to their disturbed nests, we need to know why they even bother to have nests. Generally speaking, mice build nests for the same reasons as other animals....
What Does Wolf Poop Look Like? The appearance of wolf poop may differ, depending on the wolf’s most recent food. Generally, wolf poop has a somewhat cylindrical shape with pointed ends. Length varies between 6-17 inches and the exact figure depends on how much they’ve had to eat. The diameter also ranges between 0.5-1.5 inches. Wolf poop looks very long and coiled with one of the ends being tapered and the other being rounded....
In this article, we will go over everything you need to know about the Yellowstone blast radius, should this volcano ever decide to erupt. We will address just how far both lava and ash could potentially spread in the United States, and we will also go over the chances of the eruption happening in the first place. Let’s get started and talk all about volcanic activity in Yellowstone National Park now!...
While on vacation in California, you can surely learn to surf and sip on some delicious wine, but you also should be interested in marine life. California is a long, beautiful stretch of coast with so much to explore. The Colorado River crosses through California, as does the Sacramento River. This includes estuaries, where the tide meets the stream and has all sorts of unique life within them. A few popular aquariums include:...
1) Millerton Lake State Recreation Area The Millerton Lake State Recreation Area is just north of downtown Fresno surrounding the beautiful Millerton Lake. The lake is a popular recreational lake with 47 miles of shoreline with several different campground areas, including some boat camping! Enjoy swimming at Hillis Beach, boating, fishing (large and smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, bluegills, and catfish), or paddle boarding. There are miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding....
