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Reading a Landscape: How to Spot Glacial Features on a Day Hike

Reading a Landscape: How to Spot Glacial Features on a Day Hike

Glacial landforms sit all around us on ordinary trails. Learn to read erratics, moraines, and kettle ponds with a hiker's eye and a little patience.
September 24, 2026
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