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Exploring with the Merlin Bird ID App: A Perfect Companion for Overlanding, Hiking, and Camping

The Merlin Bird ID app, developed by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, has revolutionized birdwatching and identification for nature enthusiasts worldwide.

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Exploring Colorado's Majestic Pikes Peak Highway

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The Pikes Peak Highway is breathtaking and takes you on a scenic adventure through the heart of Colorado's natural beauty. Located just a short drive from downtown Denver, this iconic highway offers a remarkable experience filled with stunning vistas, outdoor activities, and a sense of adventure.

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Google Plus Codes

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Google Plus Codes, also known as "Open Location Codes," is a geocoding system developed by Google that identifies any location on the Earth's surface using a unique alphanumeric code.

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Folding Bluetooth Keyboards For iPad and iPhone

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As a heavy user of Apple Notes for on-the-fly thoughts, ideas, and trip notes, adding a physical keyboard to a tablet or your phone is a dream for those who regret their MacBook Air M1 is tagging along.

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10 Things I Didn't Know About the Jeep Wrangler 4xe

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The folks over at TrailRecon have one of the better walk-throughs of the Jeep Wrangler 4xe Plug-In Electric Hybrid (PHEV) on Youtube at the moment.

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The Best Camper Vans For 2022

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“It so happens that we’re living in something of a golden age for luxury campers and trailers, which has made it easier than ever to take your life on the road without sacrificing comfort. And now, there are plenty of outfits giving the same treatment to camper vans.”

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Meyers Manx Electric Dune Buggy

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The Meyers Manx, the iconic 50-year-old dune buggy that’s been copied thousands of times, is officially making its return in 2023. But this time around, it’s electric.

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Pawnee Buttes

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Once a Cretaceous ocean, the remote South Platte River basin of Weld County, Colorado, is home to Pawnee National Grassland.⁣ ⁣

Towering above the high plains, Pawnee Buttes host nesting birds of prey. Decedents now circle and soar over dry washes where fossil hunters have flocked since 1870.

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