OREGON'S LITTLE SWITZERLAND AND THE LAND OF CHIEF JOSEPH AND THE NEZ PERCE by Larry Turner
Wallowa County is Oregon's Little Switzerland and the Land of the Nez Perce and Chief Joseph, who uttered the famous words when captured by the U.S. Cavalry: "I will fight no more forever!"

REBUILDING THE SAHARA DESERT, BRICK BY BRICK by Katrina Chen
One year ago the developing village of Tagounite in southern Morocco was devastated by catastrophic flooding. Today I look at my hard work from the last three days, 120 mud bricks for a new home cementing in the sun.

THE SELDOM SEEN SIGHTS OF JOHN DAY COUNTRY by Lee Juillerat
The best-known regional lure is the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, especially the aptly named Painted Hills unit, touted as one of Oregon's Seven Wonders. Yes, the hills indeed appear to be the work of a Van Gogh or Gauguin.

SCENIC DRIVING WASHINGTON, Pt. 2 by Lynn Rosen and Steve Giordano
In Part 2 we take Drive 19 through spectacular Mount Rainier National Park. This view from the Jackson Visitor Center in the Paradise area shows Mount Rainier wrapped in lenticular clouds. Rainier is so large it can create its own weather. Public Domain/NPS

SAN JUAN LA LAGUNA, GUATEMALA
by Vicki Hoefling Andersen

Woven goods of all sorts are available for purchase on Paseo de las Artes. A nice human touch - each item is tagged with the name and photo of its creator.

ADVENTURE POEM
by Timothy Pilgrim, Adventure Poet Laureate
Bellingham Caesar

Roam Holly Street, search out
wooden bowl, bamboo spoons.
Press garlic cloves, at least three,

ADVENTURES IN BABYSITTING
Humor Column by Noma d'Plume

My most recent babysitting gig was overnight. That meant baths, which translated into a competition of "How wet can we get the babysitter!"

SUSTAINABLE SYDNEY: HOW AUSTRALIA'S TOURISM INDUSTRY IS LEANING INTO THE GREEN by Christopher Elliott
"This isn't just a plant," says Margaret Campbell, her voice steady with purpose. "It's a seasonal pharmacy in a huge supermarket and a teaching classroom. My ancestors lived sustainably here for 65,000 years." Now, Sydney is finally listening.