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How I got this photo of the Perseids meteor shower over Mount Rainier — and tips for watching more

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How I got this photo of the Perseids meteor shower over Mount Rainier — and tips for watching more

A Perseid meteor and the Milky Way galaxy over Mount Rainier. (Photo by Kevin Lisota) For star gazers, this time of year is always fun when the annual Perseid meteor shower puts on a show. That year the moon phase played along, leaving dark skies for the best viewing conditions, and I drove to Mount … Read more

Mount Rushmore closed as crews make progress

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Mount Rushmore closed as crews make progress

Firefighters on Wednesday made further progress in containing forest fires in South Dakota’s Black Hills, which previously forced the evacuation of more than 400 homes, closed Mount Rushmore and sparked a state declaration of emergency. South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed an executive order on Tuesday in response to the severe drought and ongoing fires, … Read more