March 15, 2014
by Phoebe Cohen
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By Meagan Goldman In the backcountry of Greenwich, CT, narrow roads twist and turn and rise and fall through the woods. If you peer into the passing trees, you’ll see vestigial structures that at first might perplex you: stonewalls. They’re … Continue reading
March 15, 2014
by Phoebe Cohen
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By Luke Costley As I drove north on State Highway 75, I found an Idaho that I was not expecting. I was on my way to Ketchum for a year of Nordic skiing and my cross-country drive had taken … Continue reading
March 15, 2014
by Phoebe Cohen
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By Didier Jean-Michel My hometown, West Hempstead, New York, lies on Long Island, a landmass with an interesting geological history just east of New York City. Summers on Long Island were the best, with sandy beaches or rocky shores not far … Continue reading
March 15, 2014
by Phoebe Cohen
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By Abby Kelly Rocks enjoy a special distinction in New Hampshire. Our official nickname is the Granite State, and our license plates and state quarters proudly display the rocky features of the Man on the Mountain (despite the fact that … Continue reading