Artists, by nature, are creative people. But if their works are displayed outdoors, some practical thinking is required to make sure they stand up to the elements. Continue reading
Category Archives: USA
The Mardi Gras Doors of New Orleans
Carnival celebrations are ramping up around the globe, and for North Americans, New Orleans, Louisiana is ground zero. Locals and tourists alike are donning their finery for the party, and this notorious Mardi Gras revelry reaches a crescendo this week on Fat Tuesday. Continue reading
The 5th Extinction: The K-T Boundary and How to Find it
Anyone that’s seen Jurassic Park, or any of its summer-fixture spinoffs, knows that dinosaurs lived large. There was never a bigger badass than T. rex. Continue reading
The End of the Dinosaurs and the K-T Boundary: Touching the Proof
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock in Jurassic Park, you’ve heard that 66 million years ago the dinosaurs just disappeared. Continue reading
Dinosaur National Monument: The Real Jurassic Park
I’m sure it’s not top-of-mind for paleontologists, but they owe Hollywood a big hug. For decades, creepy old dinosaur bones were hidden away in musty museum basements, but blockbuster movies like Jurassic Park changed all that. Continue reading
Back in Time: Dinosaurs, Geology, and Ancient Cultures of the American West
Let’s face it, America is a big place, and a cross-country road trip is a labor of love. Continue reading
A Walk Across the Mississippi River … No Bridge Required
A lifetime of travel and hours spent reading the exploits of courageous explorers have instilled in me an appreciation for geographic milestones – like walking across the Mississippi River, without a bridge. Continue reading
