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Forest monks, anchorites, and hermits have made similar sacrifices in the name of God.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
7 Nov. 2025 -
The cautious hermits of the KMT do not attempt to forecast the future.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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Snow accumulations in the valleys of 1 to 4 inches with the higher amounts likely in the western shores of Lake Tahoe.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Near-record heat, gusty winds and dry conditions will create critical fire weather Monday across Colorado, including mountain valleys and the Interstate 25 corridor, according to the National Weather Service.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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Best Clothing Deals Frequent fliers and homebodies alike all understand the importance of comfortable loungewear.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2026
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From a $3 decorative serving bowl to a pair of linen pillows ($25), these BHG x Walmart gifts are ideal for the homebodies and interior design enthusiasts in your life.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Dec. 2025
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Among the ridges and hollows, the rover found small mineral nodules — bumpy, pea-sized formations that are typically signs of ancient groundwater activity.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
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Rover drivers must guide it across ridge tops and then down into sandy hollows.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
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Brown recluses can survive for months without food or water, making pest elimination ineffective for control.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Oct. 2025
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Trapdoor spiders, black widows, recluses.—
T. Coraghessan Boyle,
New Yorker,
14 Sep. 2025
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Landscape painters, lithographers, and photographers introduced Easterners to the Romantic West of sublime landscapes filled with tow-ering peaks and deep canyons and Indians who seemed to exist only in small numbers, fated to disappear as American pioneers swept westward.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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The green Rio Grande rests like a ribbon in the jaws of jagged canyons.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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One of the most popular hikes—the Vikos Gorge—journeys through one of the deepest gorges, winding along quiet villages and monasteries.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Bolaven Plateau is a place where remnants of ancient volcanic activity, such as lava cliffs and extinct volcanic craters, coexist with lush natural landscapes that feature breathtaking waterfalls, deep gorges, and dramatic riverscapes.—
Jasmine Ting,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ponds, streams, small ravines, and valleys provide drama throughout its 27 acres.—
Amy Waldman,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2026
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If outside, seek shelter in low-lying areas like ditches or ravines.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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