I'm an American who can't afford to backpack and hike as often as I would like (as in rarely ever now).
To that end, I LOVE the @d9095c4c account because it gives me a nice distraction from the horrible politics in America right now.
Follow them and vicariously live the dream life we all deserve through their posts.
And you may find a new place you can get to at some point.
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And for anyone on a budget like me, if you happen to be traveling through Contra Costa County - an excellent hidden gem for a good day hike is Round Valley Regional Preserve. Dogs are not allowed because the endangered Kit Fox lives there too.
Parking is free, some very steep grades, but well worth it.
There is camping but no potable water, you have to bring that yourself. I'm not sure if reservations are needed.
Beautiful hiking though, good birding too. Lots of Oaks.
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If I recall, horseshoe crabs are an ancient lineage that may be related to (though not descending from) Trilobites.
They've been on this planet a hell of a long time, survived many mass extinctions, and now are in danger because one species that should know better continues to exploit them.
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