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Soils give background to vacation fun

Keep your eyes open for soil on vacation!

June 14, 2018 – Headed out on vacation? Don’t forget to observe the soil along the way! Soils Matter, Soil Science Society of America’s science-based blog, can point out the soil landmarks. Bon voyage!ATV at edge of a dirt trail with tall grass in the background

  • Watch where you step—there’s life under there! Read how soil compaction can impact your favorite wooded retreat. And stay on the path! 
  • Beaches provide more than a summertime escape. Healthy beaches are a habitat, a filter, and a protective barrier! Read more before your next day out.
  • Did you know soil comes in different colors? Your next vacation may take you to a new palette in the soil world! Read how soil formation affects color here. 

Soils Matter is a blog of the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA). New blogs are posted on the 1st of and 15th of every month and are written by member scientists.

The Soil Science Society of America is an international scientific and professional society with its headquarters in Madison, WI. Our members are dedicated to advancing the field of soil science in relation to food production, environmental quality, sustainability, waste management and wise land use. We work at universities, government research facilities and private businesses across the United States and the world.