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Lightning strikes 9 in Wellington

Lightning strikes 9 in Wellington

July 18, 2013

Shortly after 4:45 p.m. Thursday, the Larimer County Sheriff's office received a 911 call reporting a lightning strike injuring farmers. According to a Wellington Fire Protection District spokeswoman...

Top cliff diving locations in the world

Top cliff diving locations in the world

July 18, 2013

Recently The Active Times compiled a list of the top locations to cliff jump on Earth. The United states made the list, with a location in Vermont. "You might not think a lakefront cliff jump...

Climbing Everest is not the feat it once was

Climbing Everest is not the feat it once was

July 18, 2013

The likelihood of meeting someone who has climbed Mount Everest is on the rise. With advancing technologies, and the help of experienced guides, the task of summiting the world's highest peak can be...

Waking up the Annual Trial Flower Garden

Waking up the Annual Trial Flower Garden

July 17, 2013

[new_royalslider id="16"] Tom Zimmerman, Annual Trial Garden student coordinator and senior horticulture major at CSU and other students who work in the garden fertilizing flowers early Wednesday morning....

Gear guide: great apps for outdoor fun

Gear guide: great apps for outdoor fun

July 17, 2013

Even a day out in the wild requires some planning, including tracking trails or finding the perfect camping hotspot. This comprehensive list of "13 Great Outdoor Adventure Apps" by John Corpuz will help...

Man frees willy from fishing line

Man frees willy from fishing line

July 17, 2013

Man and beast share a bond in the water this summer. According to an article on Mail Online by Helen Collis, Adrian Colaprete, who was out fishing in Rudee Inlet, Virginia, dived into the water, armed...

Yosemite trail named for 'historical badass'

Yosemite trail named for ‘historical badass’

July 17, 2013

Toward the end of World War I, park rangers were sparse, creating the opportunity for first female park ranger – Claire Marie Hodges – to take to the forest. According to Heather Hansman's article...

George Wittmyer studied elephant social structures in Kenya for 16 years. Photo Courtesy of George Wittmyer

CSU professors study African elephant poaching

July 17, 2013

Wide open grasslands as far as the eye can see and animals running across the plain. Suddenly, the jeep comes to a halt in front of a large grey heap in the road. Emerging from the jeep, it becomes apparent...

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