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Yearly Archives: 2014

Travels with Charlie

Evolution: A Memorial to Salmon

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Scott

The drive on Highway 49 from Coloma to Yosemite is particularly spectacular in late May just before Memorial Day. Winding …
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DamNation Screening at MaLode

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Charlie

FREE SCREENING – Saturday, August 30, 9PM I am incredibly excited to announce that Mother Lode River Center will be hosting …
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Changing the Climate, One Ride at a Time

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Charlie

Two years ago I took a class called, “Ecological Anthropology,” which is about the relationship between humans and their environments. Specifically, …
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It began with a village…

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Charlie

First tested in Glendale, Arizona, National Get Outdoors Day is not a new concept, however it may be an unfamiliar …
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Go Play Outside

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Charlie

Time spent in nature is vital to my well-being but I know that this is not true for everyone. Given …
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10 Things To Add To Your Overnight Bag

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Charlie

Many of our guests ask for packing tips for an overnight trip here at the River Center. To help out …
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