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Priya Raman The Alaska LNG project needs careful oversight so costs do not balloon beyond the announced total.Five Small Towns Highlight Regional History, Architecture Lifestyle — Sep 17, 2026 A collection of profiles highlights small, little-known American towns—Monticello (Florida), Rico (Colorado), Spring Lake (New Jersey), Dayton (Virginia), and Pendleton (South Carolina)—as overlooked gems defined by historic architecture, stunning natural surroundings, and a laid-back, welcoming pace that contrast with more tourist-heavy destinations. Each piece emphasizes preserved town character, scenic beauty, and a sense of community that makes these places stand out despite their under-the-radar status. +55 Five tiny state parks reveal ancient fossils, Lincoln ties and colonial history x/channahon-state-park — Sep 6, 2026 Across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, and Massachusetts, little-known state parks reveal extraordinary natural and historical treasures hiding in plain sight. From Channahon’s river confluence to Falls of the Ohio’s vast Devonian fossil beds, Lincoln Homestead’s Lincoln-era roots, Morris State Park’s protection of Crowley’s Ridge, and Roxbury Heritage’s historic John Eliot Square and First Church, these small gems offer accessible, richly meaningful experiences. +23 Jared Kim Never heard of Morris State Park before this but Crowley's Ridge sounds like a hidden gem, adding it to my list for the next road trip.
+9 Sam Okafor The Hebrew and Greek nuance stuff is fascinating but I worry books like this can just become another way to argue whose interpretation is the correct one.
