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Summer is Here!

Summer is Here!

So…what’s your plan? What are you looking forward to? Do you have vacation planned? A little adventure maybe? Camping and floating, travel or a roadtrip? How about a race?  Is there a 5K or a Tough Mudder in your future? Mountains or the beach?  Woods in the Midwest or a tropical jungle? How about a little fishing or mountain biking? Maybe just work around the house and relax? Whatever you’re thinking, make sure you take advantage of the time and…

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Powder Valley Conservation Area – After the Rains!

Powder Valley Conservation Area – After the Rains!

The Missouri Department of Conservation has some great areas in the St Louis Region, here is a short write-up of Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center.  Enjoy!   Recently the Midwest had several days of rainy downpours.  On the unfortunate side, the aftermath was sever flooding in the area.  Locations that had just recovered from a January 1st, 2015 “500 year” flood were suddenly sandbagging again to protect their homes and businesses.  We were safe from any flooding but most of…

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#OptOutside Black Friday

#OptOutside Black Friday

Option A: It’s Black Friday and the “Biggest Sale of the Year” signs are everywhere.  At some stores there have been lines formed since Thanksgiving afternoon.  Shoppers are anxiously waiting to get that extra 5% off the new video game system the kids want or that TV that would just go great in the bedroom. The stores open and a rush of shoppers flood in, heading straight to electronics and special floor displays.  In some locations fights break out because…

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