2021 Seattle Independent Bookstore Day comes with a 10-day challenge for readers

Photo by Cheryl Landes April 24 is Independent Bookstore Day. This year, Seattle is taking the celebration further because of continued restricitons from the coronavirus pandemic. It's a 10-day challenge to encourage readers to support independent bookstores. To participate, print out this bookstore passport. Then from Saturday, April 24, through Monday, May 3, buy at … Continue reading 2021 Seattle Independent Bookstore Day comes with a 10-day challenge for readers

The Trustees of Reservations rejuvenates its annual hiking challenge in Massachusetts

World's End, a Trustees of Reservations property in Hingham, Massachusetts (photo by Cheryl Landes) The Trustees of Reservations has relaunched its annual hiking challenge after a one-year break because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The "Hike Trustees" program, which started in 2016, encourages people of all ages to record their hikes at the Trustees' properties in … Continue reading The Trustees of Reservations rejuvenates its annual hiking challenge in Massachusetts