Review | Del Mar Bar & Bistro on Cape Cod

A Naturalist’s Guide To The Best Places Featuring Natural Foods, Products, and Experiences Del Mar Bar & Bistro is one of the best all-around restaurants on Cape Cod. Located in Chatham, Massachusetts, Del Mar features a menu of native seafood, wood-fired pizzas, and bistro cuisine like filet mignon, salads, and fresh pasta. Del Mar is …

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Review | Villagio Ristorante and Bar in Pinehurst, North Carolina

A Naturalist’s Guide To The Best Places Featuring Natural Foods, Products, and Experiences Villagio Ristorante and Bar is the best traditional Italian restaurant in Pinehurst, Southern Pines, and Aberdeen. Villagio makes their pasta and bread fresh, in-house daily. The restaurant has a separate bar and outdoor patio with occasional live music. Villagio is located in the …

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The Fox Squirrels of Pinehurst

Fox Squirrels Are Common on hiking trails and Golf Courses in the North Carolina Sandhills If you are ever out hiking or golfing in the Sandhills of North Carolina, you may stumble upon a large curious, rodent-like critter with black fur. Often confused as a skunk, fox, or raccoon, the large animal is actually the …

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Glacier Water May Contain Concentrated Levels Of Contaminates

Glacier water may contain concentrated levels of contaminates from airborne pollutants that accumulated in ice over time. While it may be tempting, never drink water from a natural source that you haven’t purified. Airborne pollutants include certain pesticides and emissions. Not only may the water contain pollutants but it may also have bacteria, viruses, and …