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WILDFIRE TERMS; FORWARD PROGRESS STOPPED

“Forward Progress Stopped” — What It Really Means in a Wildfire By Del Albright, Retired Fire Chief & Wildfire Educator When a wildfire breaks out and news reports or fire apps like Watch Duty say, “forward progress has been stopped,” it can

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OUTDOOR RECREATION ROUNDTABLE (ORR)

Where ORR Stands on Motorized Recreation and OHV Trails By Del Albright, Sustainable Recreation Advocate The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) is a coalition of national outdoor recreation trade associations working together to advance policies that promote the $1.2 trillion outdoor recreation economy.

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GIANT FISH AND THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT

The Endangered Species Act and the Fisherman By Del Albright Sixty feet under the warm Mexican waters off the coast of San Felipe, the giant creature swam effortlessly, constantly on the prowl for food. Weighing a hundred pounds, he could pretty much

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WILDFLOWER WONDERS OF SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK

Sequoia National Park: A Bloom Watcher’s Wildflower (short) Guide By Del Albright Spring and early summer in Sequoia National Park bring more than just warm sunshine and towering trees. They welcome a colorful cast of wildflowers, from forest floors to roadside pullouts,

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EVER SEEN A TREE SHREDDED BY A BLACK BEAR?

Why Black Bears Scratch Trees Seen in Sequoia National ParkBy Del Albright | delalbright.com While exploring the forest in Sequoia National Park with the wonderful folks of the Outdoor Writers Association of California (OWAC), on a tour hosted by Visit Visalia, I

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DEEP BENEATH THE GIANTS AT SEQUOIA NAT’L PARK

Exploring Sequoia National Park and Crystal Cave with the Outdoor Writers Association of CA (OWAC) By Del Albright – delalbright.com Few places in America remind us of nature’s power and patience like Sequoia National Park of California. It’s a land of giant,

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