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Month: July 2017

Libba Bray on Writing BEFORE THE DEVIL BREAKS YOU

Recreation in Kachemak Bay State Park

One of the largest coastal parks in Alaska and in the nation, Kachemak Bay State Park spreads for 200 miles along the southwestern edge of the Kenai Peninsula. Within the…

The Top Environmental Issue in Atlantic Canada

Today, the state of local fisheries—most notably the collapse of cod stocks—is the most important environmental issue facing Atlantic Canada.

Wandering Through Historical Leadville, Colorado

Once you catch your breath at the ten-thousand-plus foot elevation, there is a lot to do and see in historical Leadville, Colorado!

Visiting St. John’s and the Avalon Peninsula

Come to St. John’s for some of Atlantic Canada’s highest-quality shopping, dining, nightlife, and an emerging and eclectic fine-arts scene.

Michael Connelly’s new book is his 30th, and it’s (mostly) Bosch-free

In his 30th book, “The Late Show,” crime-fiction author Michael Connelly introduces a new character, LAPD Detective Renée Ballard, who works the night shift at Hollywood Station.

rocky waterfall in Vermont

5 Ideas for Weekend Road Trips in New England

Although the states that make up New England loom large in American history and culture, the region is surprisingly compact, with a total land area that’s dwarfed by Missouri.

Why Michael Connelly Says It Took Him 30 Books to Finally Write a Female Heroine

In honor of his thirtieth book, bestselling author Michael Connelly is introducing a new crime-fighting Angeleno—and his first leading female detective—to the world: Renée Ballard.

LBSchool Podcast: Sara Zarr

Best Places for Alaska Bear Viewing

You’ll find bears all over the state, but the ideal place for an Alaska bear viewing trip is a coastal location where food is plentiful and the human presence is…

Give a Goat a Guinness? Treating Livestock with Beer

A Road Trip through British Columbia’s Fraser Canyon

In the 1980s, the faster Coquihalla Highway (Hwy 5) opened, replacing the scenic Fraser Canyon section of the Trans-Canada as the most popular route between Vancouver and the Canadian Rockies.…