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President Biden Just Created Two New National Monuments
One of the world’s largest Joshua tree forests is now federally protected
Here’s What This Year’s Record Snow Means for Pacific Crest Trail Hikers
Parts of California have received double their average snowfall this season—and that’s a big deal for anyone planning a thru-hike on the PCT.