Author: Tom
The Marine Biologist in Search of An Ocean
Some college degrees would seem to do you more good depending on where you live. Katherine’s degree was in marine biology, but she didn’t live…
The “Seven” Sacred Pools
Some refer to this place as the Seven Sacred Pools. Make a trip here and you’ll find the true number probably can’t be accurately numbered. …
Closer to the Stars on Maui
There are some places on Earth where you are literally and figuratively closer to the sun, moon, and stars. This place in particular is one…
Farming Maui’s Mountain Slopes
The island of Maui is a place many come to enjoy the beach. But it’s also a place with a volcanic peak that reaches over…
Heroes of Hinkley
Imagine a fire that could consume about 500 square miles in just four hours. Such a firestorm has not been seen since 1945. It was…
The Race to Save the People of Hinkley
It sounds like the script of an action adventure movie. A wall of fire approaches a city as townspeople rush to board trains that can…
Literal Firestorm Building
We’re all familiar with Smokey Bear and his warnings to prevent forest fires. But imagine a fire with fuel that had been building, not for…
The Daily, Six-Hour Bus Ride
Some students must ride a bus to school. But imagine a school district where a student might spend nearly six hours simply riding to and…
The Modern Day Medicine Man
You may have thought the use of Medicine Men was a thing of the past. Not here. In fact, this man has found the combination…
Teaching Native American Traditions
Clyde McBride may have never imagined he’d be teaching his students about Native American traditions in his High School agriculture classes. However, the intertwining of…
