When someone says the word, “Alabama,” what do you imagine? For most, the melody of “Sweet Home Alabama” pops into their head, or scenes from the movie by the same name. For me, most of what I pictured stemmed from the popular television show “Hart of Dixie,” centered around a young doctor moving to the…
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National Parks Traveler – Crafters Work To Create The National Park Tempestry Project
I remember when my very first Tempestry arrived in the mail. Pulling out the list of instructions, I held the bright, tightly wound balls of yarn in my palm, contemplating the data they would eventually reveal to me. A science and fiber project, each row of each Tempestry represents the high temperature of a single…
National Parks Traveler – Some Parks Faring Better Than Others In The Government Shutdown
As the government shutdown continues, some national parks are faring better than others. While sites like Joshua Tree have garnered world-wide attention for the tragic destruction of cultural and natural resources, other parks have retained more normalcy. This report comes from three National Geographic Young Explorers across the country. Continue this post on National Parks…