The Pacific Crest Trail spans 2,650 miles (4,265 kilometers) from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon, and Washington. It reveals the beauty of the desert, unfolds the glaciated expanses of the Sierra Nevada, travels deep forests, and provides commanding vistas of volcanic peaks in the Cascade Range. The trail symbolizes everything there is to love—and protect—in the Western United States. Untold...

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The average American spends 93% of their life indoors. 87% of that time is spent inside (the other 6% is spent in automobiles). This means that only 7% of the average American’s life is spent outdoors according to an EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) report. This is so unfortunate considering that spending time outdoors is one of the easiest ways to improve your...

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The waterfront along the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon, March 2020   We are in the midst of a serious crisis. There is a lot of news and uncertainty out there and all around us, and it needs to be taken seriously and wisely.  But it's also important to remember, that trees bloom, the sun shines, the rain falls, and the...

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bambu® has been on a quest to provide the best reusable straws to our customers for years because of the negative impact plastic straws have on the environment. Starting with creating the first and only reusable bamboo straws made of USDA organic bamboo to recently adding glass alternatives to our collection. When looking for the best reusable straws we took...

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