The Dogs That Made The Serum Run To Nome, Alaska Were Very, Very Good Dogs
Today in 1925, a telegram sets off one of the most remarkable crossings of its time: the famous Serum Run to Nome, Alaska.
In Wales, Mari Lwyd Brings A Costumed Horse Skull To Your Door For Some Winter Fun
There’s a tradition around this time of year in Wales called Mari Lwyd. It starts with a knock at the door in the winter night, and it only gets spookier from there.
Snowflake Bentley Showed The World Just How Amazing Snow Can Be
Today in 1865, the birthday of Wilson "Snowflake" Bentley, who gave the world a close-up view of the beauty and variety in snowflakes.
Holland, Michigan Has A Snow Melting System Built Into Its Downtown
To clear snow and ice, some of us use shovels, others use snowblowers. Holland, Michigan uses a long series of tubes under the streets and sidewalks in its downtown district to melt any winter accumulation.
How The Snow Globe Started Shaking Up Winter
Winter is officially here in the Northern Hemisphere. If it doesn't feel like it yet, grab a snow globe - we'll tell you how they got their start.
High Tech Snow Chains Could Pop Out When Your Car Needs Them And Retract When It Doesn’t
For drivers in very snowy places, winter is time to put snow chains on car tires. It’s neither easy nor fun - but a new concept from two automakers could change that, by embedding snow chain-like paddles right into the tires.
If Winter Is Your Thing, Try Staying At An Ice Hotel
There’s still plenty of winter to go. But if plenty of winter still isn’t enough, there’s a way to level up: staying at an ice hotel.
Snow Is White In Real Life; In Paintings It Can Be A Different Story
Snow gets its white color because of the way light and color work - but in paintings, artists use a few other tones to make their snowscapes look more realistic and more interesting.
Tree friend
My tender hearted kindergartner is making sure the backyard trees won’t be weighed down by too much snow.
Tony’s Sasquatch Hunters Club Evening Meeting Cancelled
Winter storms make everything harder.