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Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River notes a timeless rite of spring, the spawning run of American shad.
An ancient and impressive wildlife migration is occurring in our midst. The spring spawning run of American shad in the Delaware River is a timeless rite of spring that has taken place here for the past 10,000 years.
Determined fish are now swimming 330 miles or more upriver from the ocean, on this last major river on the Atlantic Coast undammed the entire length of its main stem. Some of these 3 to 6-year-old fish have travelled over 12,000-miles at sea during their ocean odyssey, wintering off the Carolinas and venturing north on annual summer feeding forays to the Gulf of Maine and the Bay of Fundy. Most are now completing their final journey.
Introducing California s national parks
Meghan O Dea
12 days ago
California boasts more national parks than any other state, beating out even famously scenic states like Alaska and Utah. And the Golden State s 10 national parks certainly show off the diverse landscapes you can find on the west coast, from the towering redwoods of NorCal, the arid deserts of SoCal, the iconic flora of Joshua Tree and the surreal geologic snapshots of past volcanic eruptions and the movement of glaciers.
From crown jewels of the whole system like Yosemite to remote marine ecosystems like Channel Islands National Park, California s national parks certainly pack a punch. Indeed, not only are there ten parks proper, but a bevy of other protected places run by the national parks service, including national monuments, wilderness areas, seashores, and preserves.