août 2015


Trithemis sp.(Madagascar)

J'ai photographié cette Trithemis sp. à Madagascar, aux alentours de Bekopaka. Indécis sur son identité  j'ai choisi la prudence en ...

ddd 31 août, 2015

National Parks Featured In IMAX Movie & TV Series

Dozens of national parks will be featured in an upcoming IMAX 3D film that is scheduled to be released in early 2016. On February 12, 2016...

ddd 31 août, 2015

Quick Tips for Viewing Elk Safely

Though they may look docile, elk are large animals capable of covering large distances quickly. Armed with sturdy antlers and powerful hoove...

ddd 29 août, 2015

Libellule malgache n°1 (non identifiée)

Cette Libellule de Madagascar photographiée aux environs d'Ambatomirahavavy près de Antananarivo patrouillait inlassablement sans jamais...

ddd 26 août, 2015

How to Climb (hike) a Mountain

Below is a short video that was featured on Outside Today a few years ago. Although the title of the video was "How to Climb a Mountain...

ddd 26 août, 2015

Additional Emerald Ash Borer Found in Shenandoah National Park

Shenandoah National Park staff have confirmed additional infestations of emerald ash borers (EAB) in the park. Adult EAB beetles were caugh...

ddd 24 août, 2015

Hillgrove Monzogranite

Hillgrove is known for its mining history. The fortunes of the place have been directly related to gold and antimony mining for more than a...

ddd 23 août, 2015

RELIGIONS : Crois ou meurt !

Salut à tous, Le Huffington Post Québec : Des millions de personnes soutiennent Raif Badawi, mais qui se soucie d`un pauvre jeune Mauritan...

ddd 23 août, 2015

Time to Make Plans for Your Fall 2015 Hiking Trip to the Smokies

For anyone considering a trip to see the beautiful fall colors of the Great Smoky Mountains, now is the time to make plans and have your res...

ddd 22 août, 2015

The Largest Wildfires in U.S. History

Several major wildfires raging across the west have grabbed headlines around the world in recent weeks. So far this year more than 39,000 wi...

ddd 20 août, 2015

Brachythemis leucosticta

Brachythemis leucosticta, une grande libellule assez insaisissable photographiée à Madagascar sur les bords de la rivière Tsiribihina. Le mâ...

ddd 20 août, 2015

Coarctoterme clepsydra, un Termite de Madagascar

Coarctoterme clepsydra, le Termite de brousse et de forêt de Madagascar construit des termitières en forme de cône très dures pouvant attein...

ddd 18 août, 2015

My Top 11 Tips For Beginner Cyclists

As you're probably already aware, this blog is primarily focused on hiking. However, when I'm not out on the trail, my favorite form...

ddd 18 août, 2015

GÉOPOLITIQUE : Course aux armements au Moyen-Orient !

Salut à tous,   Du site le Huffington Post Québec :    ¨ Tout comme les ventes de pétrole, les ventes d'armes jouent un rôle prépon...

ddd 17 août, 2015

Programming Note: Friends Across the Mountains Telethon is Thursday Night

This Thursday, August 20th, is the 21st annual Friends Across the Mountains Telethon. The event will be broadcast on WBIR-TV Channel 10 in K...

ddd 17 août, 2015

Celebrate the 99th Birthday of the National Park Service: All National Parks Will Offer Free Admission on August 25

The National Park Service is turning 99 years old on August 25, 2015, and everyone is getting a present, free admission! Visit a park in you...

ddd 15 août, 2015

Gran Fondo Asheville To Benefit Friends of the Smokies‏

Join Friends of the Smokies on Sunday, August 30th, for the Gran Fondo Asheville! Part ride, part race, and all party, the Gran Fondo Ash...

ddd 14 août, 2015

Gelastorhinus edax, un criquet malgache

Gelastorhinus edax, un Criquet malgache très original déjà publié ici m'avait donné du fil à retordre pour son identification à l'ép...

ddd 13 août, 2015

Baobabs vedettes de Madagascar

Retour exotique en compagnie de quelques Baobabs vedettes de Madagascar, après cette très longue pause. Coucher de soleil sur les Baobabs de...

ddd 12 août, 2015

Update on Wildfires in Pisgah National Forest

The Southern Area Gold Team and the North Carolina Forest Service are now in unified command, managing both the Bald Knob and Wolf Creek Fir...

ddd 12 août, 2015

Ranger-led Hike to Crack-in-the-Rocks Tomorrow

There will be a ranger-led interpretive hike to Crack-in-the Rocks on a portion of the Blue Heron Loop at the Big South Fork National River ...

ddd 11 août, 2015

PSYCHOLOGIE : D'où vient la motivation ?

Salut à tous,   Du site Sciences Humaines :    ¨ Un siècle de recherche en psychologie n’a pas suffi à percer l’énigme 
de la motivatio...

ddd 8 août, 2015

Don't you hate it when...

Don't you just hate it when you have information to share but you are not permitted by contracts and commercial in confidence so share i...

ddd 7 août, 2015

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy Launches Video Series Aimed at Educating Hikers

Volunteers and staff at the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) have created a series of entertaining and informative videos that will teach...

ddd 6 août, 2015

Two Wildfires Burning in Pisgah National Forest

There are currently two wildfires burning in Pisgah National Forest. The Bald Knob Fire, burning on land in McDowell County north of Mario...

ddd 3 août, 2015