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Mountain Laundered Nov. 18, 2017
In my youth, I scaled mountains. Nay, I scaled mountain ranges. When I was an adventure tour guide i... Read More
Snow Starts Soon. Be Prepared With Wintry Tales Nov. 25, 2016
Winter snow begins soon in many parts of the country. These frosty new picture books will excite you... Read More
Celebrate America's Beauty and History Aug. 26, 2016
The USA Olympic teams exceeded expectations a few weeks ago. These books carry the country's patriot... Read More
Relive Truman Legacy in Independence, Missouri Jul. 24, 2016
By Steve Bergsman Independence, Missouri, is a pretty little place about 10 miles from Kansas City. ... Read More
Witnessing the Wildebeest Migration in Kenya Nov. 07, 2015
By Steve Bergsman It is said in Africa that when God finished creating all the animals he took the s... Read More
Aging As Adventure: Because No Choice Makes All Things Possible Nov. 03, 2015
Aging isn't just for old people. It's something we all do, whether we like it or not. And many of us... Read More
The Hot Cocoa Crawl of 2015 Jan. 24, 2015
My New Year's resolution is still in full effect. I have vowed to be more active. Not in an exercise... Read More
Wanderlust Jun. 14, 2014
I've been mainlining "House Hunters International." A steady shot straight to the gut of what my lif... Read More
Paddling the Pacific: A Cultural Canoe Experience in Maui Mar. 23, 2014
By Sharon Whitley Larsen "Hut!" The voice behind us gave the command to change the paddle to the oth... Read More
Ask Stacy -- Week of 3/22/14 Mar. 22, 2014
Dear Stacy: What is Daren Kagasoff doing these days? Ricky, I miss you! — Cori H., Bellflower,... Read More
A Visit to Nebraska Yields Connections With History Mar. 22, 2014
By Kathryn Lemmon How is American folk legend Wild Bill Hickock connected to the modern-day space sh... Read More
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Mar. 15, 2014
Strong Female Role Models Star in New Books Mar. 03, 2014
A slew of brand new children's books highlight inspirational, strong women and girls. "A World of He... Read More
Sensing Adventure in Cancun Feb. 22, 2014
By Fyllis Hockman When I was first blindfolded, I felt disoriented and out of control. But our Mayan... Read More
Homey, Enchanting Reads for Young Readers Jan. 13, 2014
These absorbing middle-grade reads have a timeless, almost old-fashioned appeal, with stories sure t... Read More
