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Team Backcountry
- Oct 15, 2020
- 2 min
In the Saddle: English vs Western
Before you get on a horse, you have to choose a saddle and a way to ride.
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Team Backcountry
- Jul 23, 2020
- 2 min
Ding Ding: The Must-Have Accessory for Your Next Ride
Match the bike bell to your style and budget.
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Team Backcountry
- May 26, 2020
- 1 min
Nature Chat: Bald Eagle
This week's Nature Chat features Anne Price from the Raptor Education Foundation and her female Bald Eagle ambassador.
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Team Backcountry
- May 21, 2020
- 1 min
Camp Backcountry 2020 Check-In
Here's a quick video to show what our check-in and hand-washing process looks like!
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Team Backcountry
- May 18, 2020
- 3 min
Stay Healthy, Stay Wild
The Backcountry Wilderness Area programs can be a refuge in these uncertain times.
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Team Backcountry
- May 12, 2020
- 1 min
Nature Chat: Short-Earred Owl
This week's Nature Chat features Anne Price from the Raptor Education Foundation and her Short-Earred Owl ambassador.
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Team Backcountry
- May 6, 2020
- 2 min
Meet the Backcountry Horses & Ponies
We have seven rideable equines call the Backcountry Wilderness Area home. Here's a little bit about each one.
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Team Backcountry
- Apr 23, 2020
- 4 min
Love Your Mother Earth: Swaps
If you are looking for easy ways to reduce your impact on the Earth, here are six easy swaps to make a big difference!
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Team Backcountry
- Apr 21, 2020
- 3 min
Love Your Mother Earth: Composting
Composting earns double points: Less in the landfill and a healthier home garden!
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Team Backcountry
- Apr 20, 2020
- 1 min
Nature Chat: Swainson's Hawk
Check out this Nature Chat featuring the Swainson's Hawk and Anne Price, president of the Raptor Education Foundation!
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Team Backcountry
- Apr 20, 2020
- 2 min
Spring Project: Egg-Carton Caterpillar Garden
Let your little explorers start their spring garden during Earth Week!
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Team Backcountry
- Apr 20, 2020
- 1 min
When You Think of Highlands Ranch...
Highlands Ranch is more than a sea of rooftops, it's home to 8,200 acres of wild in the middle of urban sprawl.
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Team Backcountry
- Apr 15, 2020
- 1 min
Nature Chat: Snakes
Watch this Nature Chat about snakes!
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Team Backcountry
- Apr 15, 2020
- 3 min
Trail Traffic: A Report & A Request
We checked the trail counters during the first part of the COVID-19 Stay-at-Home order, and they've been working overtime.
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