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We typically think of East Germans as isolated and sequestered behind the Berlin Wall. There is certainly much truth to this belief. Until 1989, East Germans’ ability to travel was severely restricted by communist authorities. But it is not the whole truth...

After walking through woods and wetlands many times one notices that certain wildflower species occur together, and with particular species of trees, shrubs, and other plant species within a region. This unique assemblage of rather predictable plant species is...

Stunning. That was my impression on my first visit to the Adirondacks in summer 2009. I had recently spent considerable time in other beautiful areas but nothing compared to the majesty of the Adirondacks. It was a new world to me. The image of sky, water, and...