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Bears, Binoculars and Bucket-List Birds: A 15-Day Tour in Ecuador

A customized itinerary allowed a group of birders to observe hundreds of species across a range of elevations, all while staying at comfortable eco-lodges.

By Dorothy Spears and Alexis Rockman

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Germany’s Energy Crisis Is a Cue to Chop Wood and Stock Up

The high cost of natural gas and electricity is prompting many to prepare for outages and shortages. For some, it’s been a way of life for years.

By Melissa Eddy and Valentin Goppel

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Taking to the Woods With Maine’s ‘Tree Tippers’

Generations of Mainers have made a living working seasonal, nature-based jobs. Harvesting the balsam used to make wreaths is one of them.

By Greta Rybus

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What’s That Oddball Conifer? A Japanese Umbrella Pine.

It may be called a pine, but it isn’t a member of the pine family. And no, those lustrous, oversized needles aren’t plastic.

By Margaret Roach

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