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A way off ‘the track’
Photography by Grant Hindsley Dozens of gunshots pierce the quiet, jarring me awake at 3:30 a.m. It’s a warm night in early July, must just be fireworks, I say to myself before falling back to sleep. Later, I learn about the 30-plus cartridge casings that police found at the intersection three blocks from my home in north Seattle.
A happiness hypothesis
One of Rotary’s single most ambitious projects, to confront malaria in Zambia, has roots in a friendship. When Rotarian Bill Feldt discusses the initiative, which grew to receive The Rotary Foundation’s first $2 million Programs of Scale award in 2021, he doesn’t mention dollars secured or accolades collected. He focuses on the doctor in Zambia who became his friend: Mwangala Muyendekwa.
Rotary Youth Exchange nurtured a global curiosity for tech executive
Hélène Barnekow spent her career leading teams at the forefront of emerging technologies, from the advent of mobile phones to cloud computing to the data centers powering artificial intelligence. Yet here she was talking whiskey. “I’m not even a big whiskey drinker!” she says. After stepping down as CEO of Microsoft Sweden in 2022, Barnekow found herself researching a small distillery in western Norway on the island of Fedje.
A happiness hypothesis
One of Rotary’s single most ambitious projects, to confront malaria in Zambia, has roots in a friendship. When Rotarian Bill Feldt discusses the initiative, which grew to receive The Rotary Foundation’s first $2 million Programs of Scale award in 2021, he doesn’t mention dollars secured or accolades collected. He focuses on the doctor in Zambia who became his friend: Mwangala Muyendekwa.
A way off 'the track'
Dozens of gunshots pierce the quiet, jarring me awake at 3:30 a.m. It’s a warm night in early July, must just be fireworks, I say to myself before falling back to sleep. Later, I learn about the 30-plus cartridge casings that police found at the intersection three blocks from my home in north Seattle.
A way off 'the track'
Dozens of gunshots pierce the quiet, jarring me awake at 3:30 a.m. It’s a warm night in early July, must just be fireworks, I say to myself before falling back to sleep. Later, I learn about the 30-plus cartridge casings that police found at the intersection three blocks from my home in north Seattle.
AI Takes the Wheel in Highway Repairs: New Tech Flags Deteriorating U.S. Roads for DOTs
One day a decade ago, when Mark Pittman was a student at The University of Utah in Salt Lake City, he got caught in a snarl of traffic caused by a broken traffic light. The line was barely budging, and he was growing irritated. He knew he would be late for his class. But then a different kind of light sparked in his mind, illuminating a path from frustration to opportunity.
Skip the flight, board the train to Glacier National Park
EAST GLACIER, Mont. — Chicago skyscrapers faded into green Wisconsin, and as the sun set over the Mississippi River, we made our first vacation decision. We weren’t driving, so yes, we’d have some wine.
Riding the rails to Big Sky Country and Glacier National Park
EAST GLACIER, Mont. - Chicago skyscrapers faded into green Wisconsin, and as the sun set over the Mississippi River, we made our first vacation decision. We weren't driving, so yes, we'd have some wine.
Hikers rely on Amtrak, shuttles on Glacier National Park trip
EAST GLACIER, Mont. — Chicago skyscrapers faded into green Wisconsin, and as the sun set over the Mississippi River, we made our first vacation decision. We weren't driving, so yes, we'd have some wine. We then sat back and watched as 1,500 miles went by aboard the Empire Builder train bound for Glacier National Park.
Riding the rails to Big Sky Country and Glacier National Park
EAST GLACIER, Mont. - Chicago skyscrapers faded into green Wisconsin, and as the sun set over the Mississippi River, we made our first vacation decision. We weren't driving, so yes, we'd have some wine.
Skip the flight, board the train to Glacier National Park
EAST GLACIER — Chicago skyscrapers faded into green Wisconsin, and as the sun set over the Mississippi River, we made our first vacation decision. We weren't driving, so yes, we'd have some wine.
Skip the flight, board the train to Glacier National Park
EAST GLACIER, — Chicago skyscrapers faded into green Wisconsin, and as the sun set over the Mississippi River, we made our first vacation decision. We weren’t driving, so yes, we’d have some wine. We then sat back and watched as 1,500 miles went by aboard the Empire Builder train bound for Glacier National Park.
Skip the flight, board the train to Glacier National Park
EAST GLACIER, Mont. — Chicago skyscrapers faded into green Wisconsin, and as the sun set over the Mississippi River, we made our first vacation decision. We weren’t driving, so yes, we’d have some wine.
Skip the flight, board the train to Glacier National Park
EAST GLACIER, Mont. — Chicago skyscrapers faded into green Wisconsin, and as the sun set over the Mississippi River, we made our first vacation decision. We weren’t driving, so yes, we’d have some wine.
Skip the Flight, Ditch the Car and Board the Train - Nisqually Valley News: Life
Editor’s note: This story was originally written from travelers leaving Chicago and heading west. It has been edited for a Yelm-area traveler’s perspective. EAST GLACIER, Mont. — For those who don’t want to drive or fly, travel is still easily accessible via Amtrak, specifically the Empire Builder train that can take you straight to Glacier National Park. kAm%96 9:DE@C:4 EC2:?[ H9:49 563FE65 H:E9 E96 vC62E }@CE96C? #2:=H2J :? `hah[ 42CC:6D EC2G6=6CD 36EH66?
Skip the flight, board the train to Glacier National Park
Between the train and shuttle buses around the park, we left the driving to someone else. Part adventure, part budget prompted the decision to take the train, which was about half the cost of flying when my hiking companion and I stumbled across the option for our 10-day trip last summer. Another plus: Our mammoth backpacks with protruding hiking poles fit, with creative maneuvering, into the train’s overhead compartments.
Skip the flight, board the train to Glacier National Park
EAST GLACIER, Mont. -- Chicago skyscrapers faded into green Wisconsin, and as the sun set over the Mississippi River, we made our first vacation decision. We weren't driving, so yes, we'd have some wine. We then sat back and watched as 1,500 miles went by aboard the Empire Builder train bound for Glacier National Park.
Skip the flight, board the train to Glacier National Park
EAST GLACIER, Mont. — Chicago skyscrapers faded into green Wisconsin, and as the sun set over the Mississippi River, we made our first vacation decision. We weren't driving, so yes, we'd have some wine. We then sat back and watched as 1,500 miles went by aboard the Empire Builder train bound for Glacier National Park.
Skip the flight, board the train to Glacier National Park
EAST GLACIER, Mont. (AP) — Chicago skyscrapers faded into green Wisconsin, and as the sun set over the Mississippi River, we made our first vacation decision. We weren't driving, so yes, we'd have some wine.
Skip the flight, board the train to Glacier National Park
EAST GLACIER, Mont. (AP) - Chicago skyscrapers faded into green Wisconsin, and as the sun set over the Mississippi River, we made our first vacation decision. We weren't driving, so yes, we'd have some wine. We then sat back and watched as 1,500 miles went by aboard the Empire Builder train bound for Glacier National Park.
Skip the flight, board the train to Glacier National Park
EAST GLACIER, Mont. (AP) — Chicago skyscrapers faded into green Wisconsin, and as the sun set over the Mississippi River, we made our first vacation decision. We weren't driving, so yes, we'd have some wine.
Skip the flight, board the train to Glacier National Park
EAST GLACIER, Mont. - Chicago skyscrapers faded into green Wisconsin, and as the sun set over the Mississippi River, we made our first vacation decision. We weren't driving, so yes, we'd have some wine. We then sat back and watched as 1,500 miles went by aboard the Empire Builder train bound for Glacier National Park.
Skip the flight, board the train to Glacier National Park - Roanoke Times: Wire
EAST GLACIER, Mont. (AP) — Chicago skyscrapers faded into green Wisconsin, and as the sun set over the Mississippi River, we made our first vacation decision. We weren't driving, so yes, we'd have some wine. We then sat back and watched as 1,500 miles went by aboard the Empire Builder train bound for Glacier National Park.
Skip the flight, board the train to Glacier National Park
EAST GLACIER, Mont. (AP) — Chicago skyscrapers faded into green Wisconsin, and as the sun set over the Mississippi River, we made our first vacation decision. We weren't driving, so yes, we'd have some wine.
Skip the flight, board the train to Glacier National Park
EAST GLACIER, Mont. (AP) — Chicago skyscrapers faded into green Wisconsin, and as the sun set over the Mississippi River, we made our first vacation decision. We weren't driving, so yes, we'd have some wine.
Skip the flight, board the train to Glacier National Park
EAST GLACIER, Mont. (AP) — Chicago skyscrapers faded into green Wisconsin, and as the sun set over the Mississippi River, we made our first vacation decision. We weren’t driving, so yes, we’d have some wine. We then sat back and watched as 1,500 miles went by aboard the Empire Builder train bound for Glacier National Park.
Skip the flight, board the train to Glacier National Park
EAST GLACIER, Mont. (AP) — Chicago skyscrapers faded into green Wisconsin, and as the sun set over the Mississippi River, we made our first vacation decision. We weren't driving, so yes, we'd have some wine.
Skip the flight, board the train to Glacier National Park
EAST GLACIER, Mont. (AP) — Chicago skyscrapers faded into green Wisconsin, and as the sun set over the Mississippi River, we made our first vacation decision. We weren't driving, so yes, we'd have some wine.
Skip the flight, board the train to Glacier National Park
EAST GLACIER, Mont. (AP) — Chicago skyscrapers faded into green Wisconsin, and as the sun set over the Mississippi River, we made our first vacation decision. We weren't driving, so yes, we'd have some wine.
Skip the flight, board the train to Glacier National Park
Skip the flight, board the train to Glacier National Park EAST GLACIER, Mont. (AP) — Chicago skyscrapers faded into green Wisconsin, and as the sun set over the Mississippi River, we made our first vacation decision. We weren't driving, so yes, we'd have some wine. We then sat back and watched as 1,500 miles went by aboard the Empire Builder train bound for Glacier National Park.
Skip the flight, board the train to Glacier National Park
EAST GLACIER, Mont. (AP) — Chicago skyscrapers faded into green Wisconsin, and as the sun set over the Mississippi River, we made our first vacation decision. We weren't driving, so yes, we'd have some wine.
Skip the flight, board the train to Glacier National Park
EAST GLACIER, Mont. (AP) — Chicago skyscrapers faded into green Wisconsin, and as the sun set over the Mississippi River, we made our first vacation decision. We weren't driving, so yes, we'd have some wine.
Skip the flight, board the train to Glacier National Park
EAST GLACIER, Mont. (AP) - Chicago skyscrapers faded into green Wisconsin, and as the sun set over the Mississippi River, we made our first vacation decision. We weren’t driving, so yes, we’d have some wine.
Skip the flight, board the train to Glacier National Park - HeraldCourier.com: Travel
Between the train and shuttle buses around the park, we left the driving to someone else. Part adventure, part budget prompted the decision to take the train, which was about half the cost of flying when my hiking companion and I stumbled across the option for our 10-day trip last summer. Another plus: Our mammoth backpacks with protruding hiking poles fit, with creative maneuvering, into the train's overhead compartments.
Skip the flight, board the train to Glacier National Park - Dothan Eagle: State
Between the train and shuttle buses around the park, we left the driving to someone else. Part adventure, part budget prompted the decision to take the train, which was about half the cost of flying when my hiking companion and I stumbled across the option for our 10-day trip last summer. Another plus: Our mammoth backpacks with protruding hiking poles fit, with creative maneuvering, into the train's overhead compartments.
Skip the flight, board the train to Glacier National Park
EAST GLACIER (AP) — Chicago skyscrapers faded into green Wisconsin, and as the sun set over the Mississippi River, we made our first vacation decision. We weren't driving, so yes, we'd have some wine.
Skip the flight, board the train to Glacier National Park
EAST GLACIER, Mont. (AP) — Chicago skyscrapers faded into green Wisconsin, and as the sun set over the Mississippi River, we made our first vacation decision. We weren't driving, so yes, we'd have some wine.
Skip the flight, board the train to Glacier National Park
EAST GLACIER, Mont. (AP) — Chicago skyscrapers faded into green Wisconsin, and as the sun set over the Mississippi River, we made our first vacation decision. We weren't driving, so yes, we'd have some wine.
Skip the flight, board the train to Glacier National Park
EAST GLACIER, Mont. (AP) — Chicago skyscrapers faded into green Wisconsin, and as the sun set over the Mississippi River, we made our first vacation decision. We weren't driving, so yes, we'd have some wine.
Skip the flight, board the train to Glacier National Park - The Daily Times: Community
Skip the flight, board the train to Glacier National Park In this Aug. 14, 2015 photo, a valley vista is seen along the Highline Trail in Glacier National Park in Montana. The park, accessible by Amtrak's Empire Builder passenger train, is home to seemingly endless mountain peaks, waterfalls, valleys, wildflowers and lakes. (Jan Bryan via AP) Skip the flight, board the train to Glacier National Park In this Aug.
Skip the flight, board the train to Glacier National Park
EAST GLACIER, Mont. (AP) — Chicago skyscrapers faded into green Wisconsin, and as the sun set over the Mississippi River, we made our first vacation decision. We weren't driving, so yes, we'd have some wine.
Skip the flight, board the train to Glacier National Park - The Eagle: Nation
Between the train and shuttle buses around the park, we left the driving to someone else. Part adventure, part budget prompted the decision to take the train, which was about half the cost of flying when my hiking companion and I stumbled across the option for our 10-day trip last summer. Another plus: Our mammoth backpacks with protruding hiking poles fit, with creative maneuvering, into the train's overhead compartments.
Skip the flight, board the train to Glacier National Park - Roanoke Times: Wire
Bernard T. Clayton, 94, of Roanoke, Va., passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 21, 2016, and now has joined his beloved wife, Janet Horn Clayton, who passed away on February 4, 2015.Bernard graduated from Roanoke College and was employed at GE and also at Catawba Hospital.
Skip the flight, board the train to Glacier National Park
EAST GLACIER, Mont. (AP) — Chicago skyscrapers faded into green Wisconsin, and as the sun set over the Mississippi River, we made our first vacation decision. We weren't driving, so yes, we'd have some wine.
Skip the flight, board the train to Glacier National Park
EAST GLACIER, Mont. (AP) — Chicago skyscrapers faded into green Wisconsin, and as the sun set over the Mississippi River, we made our first vacation decision. We weren't driving, so yes, we'd have some wine.
Skip the flight, board the train to Glacier National Park
EAST GLACIER, Mont. -- Chicago skyscrapers faded into green Wisconsin, and as the sun set over the Mississippi River, we made our first vacation decision. We weren't driving, so yes, we'd have some wine. We then sat back and watched as 1,500 miles went by aboard the Empire Builder train bound for Glacier National Park.
Skip the flight, board the train to Glacier National Park
EAST GLACIER, Mont. (AP) — Chicago skyscrapers faded into green Wisconsin, and as the sun set over the Mississippi River, we made our first vacation decision. We weren’t driving, so yes, we’d have some wine. We then sat back and watched as 1,500 miles went by aboard the Empire Builder train bound for Glacier National Park.
Skip the flight, board the train to Glacier National Park - Clay Center Dispatch On-Line: State
Between the train and shuttle buses around the park, we left the driving to someone else. Part adventure, part budget prompted the decision to take the train, which was about half the cost of flying when my hiking companion and I stumbled across the option for our 10-day trip last summer. Another plus: Our mammoth backpacks with protruding hiking poles fit, with creative maneuvering, into the train's overhead compartments.
Skip the flight, board the train to Glacier National Park - Laredo Morning Times: State
Between the train and shuttle buses around the park, we left the driving to someone else. Part adventure, part budget prompted the decision to take the train, which was about half the cost of flying when my hiking companion and I stumbled across the option for our 10-day trip last summer. Another plus: Our mammoth backpacks with protruding hiking poles fit, with creative maneuvering, into the train's overhead compartments.
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