Steven Agar

SnowBrains Chief Operating Officer. Summers running, hiking, climbing, and camping in the mountains of the Lake District, UK. Winters skiing in North America.

Cuteness Overload: 361 Golden Retriever Dogs Came from All Over the World to Celebrate the Breed’s 150th Birthday

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Did you know that it was recently the 150th-anniversary of the birth of the Golden Retriever? Well it was, and 361 of the dogs were out in full force celebrating with a big ol’ party in Tomich, Scotland. People traveled from all over the world with their pooches to attend the celebration. Ashleigh Baird, who was there with her dog Chewbacca […]
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Heatwave Heading to Western US Bad News for Ferguson Fire, California and Other Wildfires in Colorado and Oregon

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Firefighters battling a huge fire in the Sierra Nevada will face increasingly difficult conditions this week as a heat wave sets in. Officials say the Ferguson Fire has scorched nearly 53 square miles/36,102-acres of timber and brush west of Yosemite National Park, and 16 percent of its perimeter is contained Tuesday evening. The fire sent thick plumes of smoke and ash […]
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NOAA: 3 Month US Outlook for August to October: Mostly Hotter and Drier than Average | Drought Forecast for PNW

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The seasonal outlook for August through October looks fairly similar to the August outlook, with the biggest changes being increased coverage for above-normal temperatures and above-normal precipitation across Alaska. The west and Alaska, particularly, will feature much warmer than average temperatures in the upcoming three months. As for precipitation, Alaska, Utah, and northern Arizona should see more rain than normal. […]
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Highway 1 Along the Big Sur Coast, California Reopens 14-Months After a Huge Mudslide Destroyed It

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Fourteen months after a winter of fierce storms unleashed rocks and dirt that buried Highway 1, Caltrans will reopen the road by mid-morning, reports the San Francisco Chronicle. Visitors once again will be able to complete the legendary Big Sur drive, locals will be able to get to work or school hassle-free and the area’s tourist-driven economy will see a […]
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