Jordan River Valley October 2018 – Click video to see 360 view of the Valley.
The Best (Free) Road Trip Apps
Up your #vanlife game with these apps that help you find camping spots, compare gas prices, and avoid city traffic …
My boyfriend (now husband) and I once circled America in our Sprinter van. We learned a lot in that yearlong road trip: how to find ideal urban camping spots (hint: it involves Zillow and tall hedges), how to pee in a bucket in a moving vehicle, and how to make 27 different one-pan stir-fries. But we also learned how incredibly reliant we are on technology—not always in a bad way. As much as we used the trip as an opportunity to unplug, we relied on our smartphones to plan our routes and figure out where to eat, sleep, and play. Here are the apps that became essential to our road-trip success. more …
A Quick & Dirty Guide to Alabama’s Canoe Trails
Look at the Alabama state seal and you’ll see a web of lines that resemble veins. These mark major river systems that have been the lifeblood of Alabama, providing sustenance for people in region and fueling the growth of towns, cities, and industries. Over millennia, the rivers have also inspired people in this area to value nature—not only for its practical benefits, but also for its ability to help us relax, entertain ourselves, stay healthy and connect with others.
Each spring, the states rivers, streams, lakes and Gulf waters prompt people who love the outdoors to take up a paddle and explore. Alabama literally has it all when it comes to paddling adventures—dark alligator-infested bayous, raging whitewater, slow-moving blackwater rivers, and tropical Gulf water. There’s even a 631-mile paddling route from the mountains to the sea.
Within Alabama, there are also a number of canoe and kayak “trails,” where local boaters, organizations and state officials have identified specific routes as well as campsites and amenities available along the way. Whether you’re interested in day trips or longer paddling journeys, this quick and dirty guide will point you in the right direction with highlights of several prominent water trails in the state.
Beach Images
Beach images from December 2017 …
Orange Beach Alabama – Perdido Grande Views
Images available here … https://www.micdesignsart.com/collections/in-the-sky
The Difference Between Matte and Glossy Finish (with Infographic)
Do your clients often ask you to recommend the type of finish that best suits their print job? While there are certainly plenty of finishing options to choose from for any given paper print product, sometimes having more options can make the decision harder.
To narrow down the options, you can begin by asking whether your client wants a matte look or a glossy finish. Once your client decides which style they are looking to acheive, you can then present them different specialty finishes. Here is a guide on when to choose matte or glossy.
Matte Finish
Matte finishes do not reflect light, and therefore do not have a lot of shine. This finish is silky and smooth to the touch. At SinaLite, we offer two different types of matte finishing:
Our Standard Matte
– One of our most popular options.
– Created by printing ink onto coated stock.
– No finish is applied after printing. The ink that sits on top of the paper usually provides a light sheen.
– Usually the most cost-effective option.