A Hike to the Oldest Trees in the World

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When we picture the oldest trees in the world, we think of the giant redwoods. We’d be wrong. The rugged bristlecone forests of the high desert landscapes of the West make the redwoods look like teenagers. For thousands of years these gnarly trees have grown oblivious to the rise and fall of ancient civilizations.

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Why Women Struggle to Learn a Sport and What To Do

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I teach adults to ski and, while everyone’s different, there are some differences between teaching men and women. A common one—women are a lot more afraid to fail than men. They are also a lot less confident in their skill—even though the men lack the same skills. Women HATE to be the one who stands out.

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Bow Fishing: A Thrilling Way to Fish

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Who knew fishing could be such a thrill! I was introduced to the new sport of bow fishing by the wonderful people at the Utah Bow Fishing Association. Their goal is to clean up Utah’s waterways by shooting carp, a toxic, foreign fish, with bows and arrows. And if it’s also a blast, then so be it.

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