Getting on the trail in the western United States means entering one of nature's most awe-inspiring territories. The expansive landscapes offer breathtaking vistas, challenging terrain, and ...

Crotalus oreganus oreganus, or the northern Pacific rattlesnake (a subspecies of the western rattlesnake), is the species of rattlesnake found in our region. They are generally considered less ...

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