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OREGON COAST AQUARIUM

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Post published:September 19, 2020
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The Oregon Coast Aquarium reopened to visitors on August 24. Now there is a reservation admission only policy in place.

NATIONAL WWI MUSEUM AND MEMORIAL

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Post published:September 18, 2020
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A special exhibition Silk and Steel: French Fashion, Women and WWI will open on September 25, at the National WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, MO.

Worn Wear from Patagonia. (Patatonia)

Taking the kids: And 12 must-haves for gearing up for a fall outdoor adventure

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Post published:September 17, 2020
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This fall, with remote work and school, many families are taking the opportunity for a fall getaway focused on the outdoors where we feel safest. The right gear will help keep you comfortable — and confident — on your adventures.

QUAD CITIES KAYAKING

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Post published:September 17, 2020
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Kayak Guided River Tours in Illinois will run until the end of September, 2020. People of all ages and paddling skills are welcome.

Our group of 32 intrepid river rafters on the last morning of our 7-day expedition (photo by Ben Bressler)

Weather can’t spoil a trip to remember down the Grand Canyon

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Post published:September 16, 2020
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Finally! Five hours after we were scheduled to leave, the helicopters started to fly again, taking two or three passengers at a time rather than four because of the conditions

Our Western River Expeditions guides - Andy Dicus, Alexis Smith, Stephanie Devisser, Ben Bressler

Better and best: Thoughts on our last day rafting the Grand Canyon

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Post published:September 16, 2020
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Everyone is glad to have been unplugged from the news for a week, didn’t mind the mitigations that are the result of the Pandemic and are genuinely glad to be here

Taking the plunge at Elves Chasm

Three waterfalls in one day in the Grand Canyon!

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Post published:September 16, 2020
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The first waterfall on the agenda is Elves Chasm, requiring a difficult, steep hike and scrambling over rocks and boulders. “But definitely worth it when we got there"

T. RIFFIC NEWS IN NYC

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Post published:September 16, 2020
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The American Museum of Natural History in New York City reopened on September 9, 2020. Take the kids to see T. rex: The Ultimate Predator, an iconic dinosaur.

Scrambling over rocks and cliffs to get to Clear Creek Falls

Big rapids, beautiful waterfalls: Day 4 of our raft trip down the Grand Canyon

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Post published:September 15, 2020
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We navigate more than two dozen rapids including “the big three,” starting the day with Hance Rapid, which drops 30 feet over its length; Hermit with its 10 consecutive “haystick” waves, and Crystal rated a 10

A conga line in the Little Colorado

Day 3 in the Grand Canyon: tragic crash site, fun on the Little Colorado River

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Post published:September 15, 2020
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The hot hike is soon forgotten. We all consider how privileged we are to be playing in a place few Grand Canyon visitors ever see - the Little Colorado River