A collection of rocks gathered from early-day mines in the Junction Creek and La Plata Canyon drainages are scheduled for display at Center of Southwest Studies at Fort Lewis College. The rocks – ...

Sometimes, life is about reaching for things beyond your comfortable grasp and standing on shaky ground.For me, rock climbing has always been about that frightening sort of thing.Because I am afraid ...

Appropriate enough for the anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, Michael Rapaport spent part of his Monday reflecting on the values of America — and spitting an obscenity-laced history ...

This new lesson plan from The Nature of Teaching titled Hellbenders Rock! is full of engaging activities to teach K-5 students about the endangered eastern hellbender, while meeting Indiana academic ...

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FORT ROCK, Ore. — If the United States descends into anarchy, and roving tribes of armed highwaymen rule the countryside, the place I’m going to start a new civilization is Fort Rock State Natural ...