A smorgasbord of tales, news, and amusing bon mots from the virtual world.
- Though the Guardian article discusses urban paths, the same phenomenon tends to create social trails. Meaning, despite the best plans, our natural tendencies as humans tends to create an efficient path of travel.
From The Guardian
- As we celebrate the Grand Canyon’s 100th anniversary, we should remember others lived there well before the federal government created the park. NPR’s story about the conflict concerning the centennial is interesting.
- I’ve written about the financial implications of climate change in the years ahead. A recent High Country News article about the Camp Fire inferno illustrates this fact too well.
John Gillander’s home in Paradise, California, before and after the Camp Fire. Courtesy of John Gillander
- Oh, how the mighty fall. A 4000 foot NH peak is no longer a 4000 footer!
From 4000 footers
- And finally, a little humor to balance out my bearanoia article!
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