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A red-winged blackbird photographed at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge

John Heinz Refuge: trail hours and a first birding walk near Philadelphia

Trails at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge are open daily from sunrise to sundown. The visitor center keeps a shorter Wednesday-through-Sunday schedule.

October 11, 2026 · 4 min read

Balloons over the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta field in a 2019 photograph

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Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta: choose a session and allow for weather

Albuquerque's nine-day gathering rewards careful transport planning. Choose the session you want before deciding where to stay or how to arrive.

October 3, 2026 · 4 min read

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John Heinz Refuge: trail hours and a first birding walk near Philadelphia

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