Jim Lammers, the author of “Barns of the St. Croix Valley: An Architect’s Sketchbook,” will be the featured speaker at the Washington County Historical Society’s fall membership dinner meeting on Sept. 26. Lammers will discuss his book, which features 200 … Continued
Rules for rail Now that the Riverview Corridor “modern streetcar” has been canceled, it’s time to review what role rail transit could have in the Twin Cities metro. The following are necessary to justify its great cost: Absolute security Dedicated … Continued
Gregory Scruggs | (TNS) The Seattle Times If you’re visiting Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve in its centennial year — as I was recently — or making a road trip that extends as far as Wyoming or … Continued
Why save snorkeling for a cruise ship excursion or a resort stay when we have world-renowned snorkeling destinations right here in our own backyard? Reefs and trails await underwater explorers just beneath the surface of the ocean’s warm, blue waters … Continued
If the shark emoji on your phone is anatomically correct, thank Emily Simpson. The Monterey Bay Aquarium’s “content strategist” has made it her mission to ensure that emoji, the universal lingo of our digital age, show marine life as nature … Continued