October 13th, 2010

A few thousand words on the road

I’ve been driving and fighting off a cold while traveling to the 2010 Society of Environmental Journalists Conference. Now I’m here and diving right into the event. For now here are a few thousand words — in the form of a few dozen photos — describing what I saw. [...]

July 26th, 2010

Northland

Searching for Sherby Paradise, I discover the Northland. I discover strong friendships and traditions in a wilderness on the verge of destruction. I discover hospitality in a town bracing itself against outsiders. Jackman doesn’t fear foreign terrorists. It fears domestic tourists. The same influx that breathes life into the town will be the force that changes it forever. For now, life goes on much as it always has. [...]