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If you only ever explore the National Parks in the summer, you might be missing out on some epic adventures.

In today’s newsletter, we’ll explore a dozen incredible parks across North America that offer unique experiences during the winter months.

Also, we’ll do deep dive on how to forage for your own mushrooms at home (by growing them in your kitchen), and we’ll take a look at some very head-turning animals that you may find (and be surprised by) in the wild.

12 Epic North American National Parks to Visit This Winter

For some, winter means putting away your camping gear and trail runners and settling in for a few months until spring. The cold temperatures and short days can make it hard to find the motivation to get outdoors.

For others, it’s the perfect season to get outdoors.

No matter how you feel, there’s no denying that these 12 National Parks are absolutely epic in the winter.

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A wellness-oriented hotel situated along a sleepy stretch of coastline in Southern California, Westin Long Beach is the perfect place to stay when you don’t want to commit to just one type of vacation. Head south to visit Disneyland, or north to visit the bright lights of Los Angeles. Or, just head outside to visit the historic Queen Mary, only a few blocks away. Whatever you choose, you’ll be thrilled to return back each night to your spacious and well-appointed room, before heading downstairs to Navy Proof for a wonderful meal and inventive cocktail. Of course, if you want a coffee in the morning, you can always pop into the on-site Bluestone Lane.

How to Forage Mushrooms at Home

Mushrooms are one of nature’s most incredible gifts, not only for their vital place in the ecosystem but also for the way they taste and nourish us. Unfortunately, they can be a little expensive in grocery stores. While foraging can be rewarding, it is hard work (and a little anxiety-inducing, since some of them can kill you). And what about those of us without easy access to green spaces? An in-home setup is a great solution and completely within your reach.

Here’s how to grow mushrooms in your kitchen.

Bizarre Animals That’ll Make You Do a Double Take

Animals can be so cute—sometimes deceptively so, and they can also be the stuff of nightmares. Somewhere in between are these six animals, which are sure to make you look twice. Let’s take a few moments to appreciate these species, which have nothing in common except their bizarre-ness.

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