Free and Low-Cost college textbooks - download or view online

OpenStax College is an initiative

to create and distribute free and low-cost college textbooks. The initiative is led by Rice University. An introduction to economics book is the latest free etext released by OpenStax. The book can be downloaded as a PDF and or viewed online.   http://ow.ly/uRzB1

Spring is almost here! Vernal Equinox explained

What is an equinox?  Watch this video explainer - with pictures
http://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/nation/2014/03/20/6632697/

Our River Valley

View of the Lewiston/Clarkston Valley from the Lewiston Hill

View from the Hill

View of Beautiful Lewiston, Idaho from the Lewiston Hill

Incredible Convergence Zone (THUNDERSTORM) Video/Photos

Friday March 14, 2014     
Thunderstorm moves through North Sound - Bill Simms had his camera rolling when the hail cell reached the Edmonds area -- enough to coat the ground a bit!

 Over in Hansville at Skunkbayweather.com, Greg Johnson had a front row seat to the show and compiled some time lapse video of the event: 
      We don't get very many thunderstorms in the Pacific Northwest, but March and April are prime time for what few we get as warm systems start to mix with some chilly air masses lingering from winter.  click link for video   http://www.komonews.com/weather/blogs/scott/Photos-Thunderstorm-moves-through-North-Sound-250389191.html

DIXIE PICS

Earlier this week at Dixie Summit  - 68 inches of snow at 6200 feet elevation.  

                          **Thanks to Sharee Newlon for sharing another gorgeous Idaho scene!!

AERIAL AMERICA - Idaho Episode

Watch March 2, 8:00 pm

Soar over a state with much more to offer than just potatoes! This state contains millions of acres of untamed land, great ancient spines of stone, and the deepest canyon in America. Idaho's past is as rich as its volcanic soil and this tour over the Gem State reveals unique visual treasures. From Hemingway’s haven to Hell’s Canyon, and from the world’s first atomic city to the birth of the potato boom, discover the beauty and history of Idaho.
http://www.smithsonianchannel.com/sc/web/series/701/aerial-america/3400227/idaho