Palms are a beautiful feature in a handful of states in the United States - along with a hefty worldwide distribution. These plants belong in the family Arecaceae, which is… Read More
By Telea Dodge 2 months ago
Telea Dodge
Telea Dodge is an animal enthusiast and nature fiend with a particular interest in teaching a sense of community and compassion through interactions with the world at large. Carrying a passion for wild foraging, animal behaviorism, traveling, and music, Telea spends their free time practicing their hobbies while exploring with their companion dog, Spectre.
We all have concerns about the cleanliness of our cities, regions, states, countries, and world. Experts rank the cleanliness (or dirtiness) of cities around the United States based on a… Read More
By Telea Dodge 3 months ago
Correct mushroom identification is the most important aspect of foraging for wild mushrooms. Of the more than 14,000 identified species of fungi worldwide, there are thousands of edible and medicinal… Read More
By Telea Dodge 3 months ago
Sea otters (Enhydra lutris) are incredible marine mammals that have captured the hearts of millions of people worldwide. They are the heaviest members of the weasel family and they have some… Read More
By Telea Dodge 4 months ago
There are 428 National Park sites in the United States. 63 of these sites have the official label "National Park", which is a designation separate from the "National Park Site"… Read More
By Telea Dodge 4 months ago
The world is filled with fungi. In fact, some experts suggest that there are as many as six million different species of fungi in the world, many of which produce… Read More
By Telea Dodge 4 months ago
Today, we travel to the capital city of North Carolina to learn more about its history and proximity to other cities in the state. There are 739 places in North… Read More
By Telea Dodge 4 months ago
I have been traveling for a long time, and I've found that one of my favorite things to do is hang out by waterfalls. I know I'm not alone. Humans… Read More
By Telea Dodge 4 months ago
Reindeer - or caribou (Rangifer tarandus) - are a widely-celebrated deer species. The winter season always brings more talk of reindeer because of Christmas - a holiday in which several… Read More
By Telea Dodge 4 months ago
Most Midwestern states are accustomed to seeing a white Christmas. This is especially true for states in the northern Midwest, such as Wisconsin and Michigan. Unfortunately, we don't always get… Read More
By Telea Dodge 5 months ago
Coyotes are a distinct species of canid (mammals of the dog family Canidae) that roam North and Central America. The coyote is native to North America as a New World… Read More
By Telea Dodge 5 months ago
Dachshunds are one of the most popular dog breeds in the United States. Since 2013, the American Kennel Club has released a "Most Popular Dog Breed" list. The list is… Read More
By Telea Dodge 5 months ago
Today, we'll head to the northeastern portion of the United States to visit a New England state - Massachusetts. Massachusetts is the seventh-smallest state in the nation, but that doesn't… Read More
By Telea Dodge 5 months ago
If you live in Canada, South America, Mexico, or the United States, you're probably familiar with skunks. Twelve species of this adorable but pungent animal roam the earth, and most… Read More
By Telea Dodge 5 months ago
Today, we visit a city that lives more in infamy than in fame. Waco, Texas, the birthplace of Dr. Pepper, is best known for the Waco siege. The city struggles… Read More
By Telea Dodge 5 months ago
South Dakota. Home of Mount Rushmore and Wall Drug. The land where buffalo roam (well, American bison) and the skies stretch before you like a vast invitation. Gateway to the… Read More
By Telea Dodge 5 months ago
Today, we head to the southern-central United States to visit a landlocked state. Arkansas is the 29th-largest state by area and is famous for being the only one that produces… Read More
By Telea Dodge 5 months ago
Today, we travel to northern Washington to find the height of a very impressive mountain. Mount Baker, or Koma Kulshan, is an active stratovolcano that is covered in a glacier.… Read More
By Telea Dodge 5 months ago
Today, we'll learn about the second-largest city in the state of Kentucky. Lexington has been on the map for a long time. In fact, the city was founded seventeen years… Read More
By Telea Dodge 5 months ago
Bakersfield, California. The birthplace of the "Bakersfield Sound". The home of legendary musicians such as Merle Haggard and Buck Owens. An agricultural hub that houses two of the largest carrot… Read More
By Telea Dodge 5 months ago
Oregon is a beautiful coastal state that boasts a variety of attractive features. From its rushing rivers to its soaring mountains, the state of Oregon has plenty to offer to… Read More
By Telea Dodge 5 months ago
Today, we'll be learning about the map location of the 10th-largest state in the United States. Wyoming is a beautiful state that holds a plethora of wonders. Whether you live… Read More
By Telea Dodge 5 months ago
The state of New York is the 30th-largest state in the United States. This northeastern and Mid-Atlantic state is famous for a great number of things, many of them contained… Read More
By Telea Dodge 5 months ago
There are about 14,000 different species of mushrooms growing in the world. Mushrooms are a wide-spread and beloved part of our world, and they grow on every continent - even… Read More
By Telea Dodge 5 months ago
Today, we'll be looking to the southwestern United States and learning about a river that flows through many states in the region. This river, the San Juan River, is an… Read More
By Telea Dodge 5 months ago
Today, we'll be talking about location. In order to get a good idea about what in the world there is, we also have to know where in the world it… Read More
By Telea Dodge 5 months ago
Mount Hood in Oregon is a world-famous peak. It is the highest point in the state of Oregon, and it is also the second-most climbed peak in the entire world.… Read More
By Telea Dodge 5 months ago
Have you visited "Wild, Wonderful, West Virginia"? This Appalachian state is the 10th-smallest state by area and the 12th-least populous state in the United States. West Virginia is the only… Read More
By Telea Dodge 5 months ago
Discover The Sandhill Crane Capital Of The World Have you heard the expression, "Everywhere is somewhere to someone"? This is actually incredibly true. Many places that one person would look… Read More
By Telea Dodge 5 months ago
Wyoming is a beautiful state in the western United States. It is located in the Mountain West sub-region of the United States, and it boasts a lot of beauty and… Read More
By Telea Dodge 5 months ago
North Carolina is an Appalachian state, which means it has no shortage of mountains. In fact, there are almost 3,400 mountains in the state of North Carolina. Of these peaks,… Read More
By Telea Dodge 5 months ago
Are you familiar with truffle mushrooms? Technically, a truffle is not a mushroom at all. Truffle mushrooms grow below the ground, while mushroom species grow above the soil. Truffles are… Read More
By Telea Dodge 5 months ago
New Mexico is a beautiful southwestern state that is known for a lot of things. From its beautiful white sands to its reputation for its hot peppers, there really isn't… Read More
By Telea Dodge 5 months ago
The state of Colorado abounds with astounding beauty. This is true in almost every part of the state - from its amazing deserts to its Rocky Mountains. The state is… Read More
By Telea Dodge 5 months ago
Many people do not see the appeal of North Dakota, but this state has a lot of cool things to explore. While the Badlands in western North Dakota are very… Read More
By Telea Dodge 5 months ago
What do you think of when you think of the state of Idaho? Idaho is a state in the northwestern portion of the United States, and it has a reputation… Read More
By Telea Dodge 5 months ago
Human beings experience spirituality in a number of ways. In fact, our faith drives us to erect statues and monuments, worship in churches and temples, and go on long pilgrimages… Read More
By Telea Dodge 5 months ago
Today, we'll travel to the southern United States to learn about one of the major waterways that flows through it. The Cumberland River flows through southern Kentucky and north-central Tennessee,… Read More
By Telea Dodge 6 months ago
There are a couple of different Red Rivers in the United States, and we're going to be looking at one of them today. We'll head down to the southern Great… Read More
By Telea Dodge 6 months ago
There are over 19,000 incorporated cities in the United States of America. That means it can be pretty hard to know where some of them are. Today, we'll be exploring… Read More
By Telea Dodge 6 months ago
Key Points: Joseph Roi, a French-Canadian fur trader and voyager, built the Tank Cottage around 1776. Niels Otto Tank, a prominent missionary, bought the house in 1850 and founded a… Read More
By Telea Dodge 6 months ago
Ohio is not often thought of when we talk about beautiful places. When you think of Ohio, do you imagine beautiful, rushing rivers? Do you picture glistening waterfalls hidden in… Read More
By Telea Dodge 6 months ago
Maple syrup is widely thought of as one of the most delicious natural sugars that exist. Maple syrup is made by cooking the sap from maple trees down into a… Read More
By Telea Dodge 6 months ago
Today, we'll be looking at a river that flows through the Midwestern states of Wisconsin and Illinois. According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Wisconsin is home to more… Read More
By Telea Dodge 6 months ago
Today, we'll be traveling to the northeastern portion of the United States to visit one of the smallest states in the country. Connecticut is in the top five smallest states,… Read More
By Telea Dodge 6 months ago
The state of Texas is a large and expansive one. Texas, the second-largest state in the United States, has 15 major rivers and 3,700 named streams. According to the National… Read More
By Telea Dodge 6 months ago
Ferrets (Mustela furo) are domestic members of the weasel family that have been companions to humans for over 2,000 years. These strange little critters live for about five to seven… Read More
By Telea Dodge 6 months ago
There are 3,442 named mountains in Utah, a state in the Mountain Western region of the United States. Of these many mountains, Kings Peak towers over them all with a… Read More
By Telea Dodge 6 months ago
Maine is a beautiful New England state that boasts a lot of beautiful views and experiences. It is the Northeasternmost state in the United States and contains the end of… Read More
By Telea Dodge 6 months ago
Today, we'll be traveling to a state in the American Midwest region to visit a flagship city of the area - Cleveland. Do you know where Cleveland is? Do you… Read More
By Telea Dodge 6 months ago
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