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  Bald Eagles: beyond here you may not...
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  • Bald Eagles: beyond here you may not enter wetland
      Bald Eagles: beyond here you may not...
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  • Tree swallow observes territory in Jackson Bottoms
      Tree swallow observes territory in...
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  • Great Blue Heron, North Bird Blind, Jackson Bottom
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  • camera system for exploring north bird blind area
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  • microscopes for exploring nature on small scale
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Jackson Bottom Wetlands, north bird blind

Jackson Bottom Wetlands, north bird blind, Hillsboro

 glabah Says:  As there are two separate parking areas for Jackson Bottom, I am writing two tips about this area. The southern section is where all the action is, in terms of being able to get out and walk around the wildlife refuge and the nature center and other activities.The north... 

Jackson Bottoms Wetlands: Nature Center

Jackson Bottoms Wetlands: Nature Center, Hillsboro

 glabah Says:  While it is true that the nature center at Jackson Bottoms Wetlands Preserve is fairly small, it does have a number of interesting features that are worth the $2 admission charge.There is, of course the locally famous Bald Eagles Nest that dominates the center of the... 

Jackson Bottom Wetlands, trails and wildlife

Jackson Bottom Wetlands, trails and wildlife, Hillsboro

 glabah Says:  Depending on the season and even particular day, the variety and abundance and specific animals that appear here will change. Despite the attraction of the birds, there are a number of other animals that visit the wetlands.Just what is Jackson Bottom Wetlands? Among other... 

Mainstreet Madness 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament

Mainstreet Madness 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, Hillsboro

 ChamberEvents Says:  Mainstreet Madness 3-on3 Basketball Tournament is committed to organizing and operating an outstanding 3-on3 tournament. Teams from around te state and country are guaranteed at least three games throughout the weekend. Event format consists of round robin competition... 

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Jackson Bottoms Preserves: Great, Unique, Very Local Preserved Foods

Jackson Bottoms Preserves: Great, Unique, Very Local Preserved Foods, Hillsboro

 glabah Says:  The clever folks who help create and maintain the Jackson Bottoms Wetlands Preserve also created and are now selling Jackson Bottoms Preserves. These are local fruit preserves that are available in the store at the Jackson Bottoms wildlife store.The store has a number of... 

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Another Angel.

Another Angel., Hillsboro

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see the airshow. Every June,...

see the airshow. Every June,..., Hillsboro

 oneonta_ni Says:  see the airshow. Every June, the Hillsboro Airport hosts an airshow. Occasionally, The Blue Angels perform there, too. This is a picture of them flying over our house. 

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 see the airshow. Every June, the Hillsboro Airport hosts an airshow. Occasionally, The Blue Angels perform there, too. This is a picture of them flying over our... 

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 Once a small commercial center for the farms around it, Hillsboro has become a residential center and commercial center for a number of high-tech companies. In many ways, it is now a typical suburban... 

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 Hillsboro. Why would anyone want to go there? I lived there for 23 years and graduated from Glencoe High School. Although it wasn't a bad place to live, there isn't much to see there. During the... 

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