LightGramsSeptember 24, 2026Volume 30, Number 34 “When The Earth Gives Way” As we walk across our yards, how often do we think to ourselves, “I hope the ground beneath my feet is firm”? I don’t ever recall thinking such a thing. We just naturally assume the ground will hold up as we head for our…

LightGramsSeptember 17, 2026Volume 30, Number 33 Suppose you were offered a job with the Geology Team at Yellowstone National Park. That sounds fun! Yellowstone has so many breathtaking geological features, and the geysers and thermal pools are intriguing. But read the job description first; one of the jobs of the Geology Team is to collect…

LightGramsSeptember 10, 2026Volume 30, Number 32 Last month, Dale Sanders completed hiking the entire length of the Appalachian Trail. The AT is 2,193 miles long, so that accomplishment is impressive. One website states that about 1 in every 4 who attempt to hike the entire trail in one year meet their goal; in 2025, those…

LightGramsSeptember 3, 2026Volume 30, Number 31 While visiting a nearby recreation area, a loud siren went off and lights began flashing. It was a warning to trout fishermen downstream to get out of the water. The dam upstream would soon release large amounts of water to generate electricity. The rising waters would pose a danger…