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50@50 – Columbia Gorge, WA

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The gorge of the Columbia River was formed by fire and ice. Past and present have no distinction.  Fire and ice still dominate this land; we are experiencing a mere blip of calm in the geological cycle.  In this land is some of the oldest...

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50@50 – Tall Grass Prairie Preserve, OK

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I traveled northwest from Tulsa to the Tall Grass Prairie Preserve. Covering 39,000 acres, the preserve is the largest contiguous area of untilled tall grass prairie on Earth. Surrounded by the Osage Reservation, it is part of the southern Flint Hills, a rocky limestone prairie...

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50@50 – Green Country, OK

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When you tell people you’re going to Oklahoma for vacation, they blankly stare and just say “Oh”.  You can see in their eyes the unanswered question, “But why?”  I’ve spent a lot of time in Oklahoma.  My honeymoon was there – actually both of them...

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50@50 – German Colonies, TX

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I am fascinated by the decisions our ancestors made to leave their homeland and come here without a clue. At this point, it’s hard for me to imagine going anywhere without researching it on the internet, or at least using a map and ordering a...

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50@50 – Texas Hill Country, Bandera

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People sigh when you say you’re going to the Texas Hill Country for a long weekend. The laid-back funkiness of Austin or the vibrancy of San Antonio’s heritage are the images that come to mind.  And the music!  It’s always a treat. But truly, Austin and...

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