Stillaguamish River of Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Washington (@ Stephen Matera)

Stillaguamish River of Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Washington (@ Stephen Matera)

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• Although they call this river the “Stilly,” locals will attest…""There\s nothing still about it
• Legions of bald fishermen are lured back here each year by the multitude of salmon.""Watch how they fly in for dinner
• When a rare, 300-year-old preserved cedar log was recently unearthed nearby, the Stillaguamish Tribe commissioned a carver…""To revive a traditional craft
• This river flows from the mountains all the way to Puget Sound.""It cascades over the western portion of which state?

Honey bees in San Felice Circeo, Italy (@ Massimo Borchi/4Corners)

Honey bees in San Felice Circeo, Italy (@ Massimo Borchi/4Corners)

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• A real-life zombie plague has reached the honey bee population.""What\s causing the legions of buzzing undead?
• Fifty years ago, an insect-inspired hairstyle debuted.""It\s gone in and out of fashion ever since
• Found a great new place to eat?""Imagine telling your friends about it through dance
• Chances are, you\re not as busy as a bee today.""If it\s a holiday, why do we call it \"Labor Day\"?

Bridge over the Loire River at Amboise, France (@ ESCUDERO Patrick/Hemis/Corbis)

Bridge over the Loire River at Amboise, France (@ ESCUDERO Patrick/Hemis/Corbis)

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• Head south on the bridge and you\ll find yourself…""In the former seat of the royal court of France
• Not far from this bridge lies the possible resting place of the original Renaissance man.""But was he really buried so far from home?
• If you\re a gephyrophobe, we\re surprised you\re still looking at this image.""Now please tell the rest of us how to pronounce that word
• During the 11th century, the Count of Anjou began fortifying this strategic point on the Loire River. Stone by stone, a fortress was built…""With a bridge to cross the water

Surfer riding a wave near Pacific City, Oregon (@ Gabe Rogel/Aurora Photos)

Surfer riding a wave near Pacific City, Oregon (@ Gabe Rogel/Aurora Photos)

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• The cold, rough surf here isn\t a playground for the likes of Gidget and Moondoggie.""Just look at this rugged scene
• It\s one thing to hang 10….""But how about hanging 10 on the back of a great white?
• When you\re done surfing for the day…""Head 30 miles up the coast for the favorite local snack
• Although Lewis and Clark blazed their way to this coast, there\s no mention in their field notes of folks riding the surf.""In which state can you score these most excellent waves?