Picture it: the International Space Station, where astronauts frequently observe atmospheric and surface phenomena in ways that are impossible to see from our vantage point on the ground. In the above photograph of northeastern Lake Superior, astronauts documented two of those phenomena—gravity waves and sunglint. From NASA, who posted the photo: At the top…
Month: July 2013
Salmon Watch
Thanks to the U.S. Forest Service, you can watch Sockeye Salmon in Steep Creek, Juneau, Alaska, via an underwater camera. From the Anchorage Daily News: The cam is nearing its peak of the season, with sockeye salmon arriving in large numbers in the middle of July, said U.S. Forest Service fisheries biologist Pete Schneider. “We’re…
The Mayor of New York Wants You To Take the Stairs
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg issued an executive order yesterday asking agencies to encourage employees to use the stairs and “smart design strategies” for new construction and renovations. He’s also proposing the improvement of stair accessibility and visibility. From the New York Times dispatch yesterday: “I’m not here to tell you how to live,”…
Allegheny County Trail Fest
Dig singletrack trails? Want to explore what Allegheny County Parks has to offer? Then check out Pittsburgh Trails Advocacy Group (PTAG) annual celebration, formerly known as the Mountain Bike Festival. Activities include hiking, trail running and mountain bike rides led by PTAG and Pittsburgh Off-Road Cyclists (PORC) members. Here’s the full schedule from PTAG’s website:…
Places Worth Preserving Photo Contest
National Geographic Traveler and the California winery Frei Brothers Reserve have launched a photo contest on Facebook. Photograph your favorite place in nature and submit it online here.
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