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Many Monroe County residents commute to work by bike, no matter the weather. On this day in 2014, a bike commuter heads into town from the south side of Bloomington in negative-degree weather. | Limestone Post

Even in Dead of Winter, Bike Commuters Fend Off Nasty Weather and Drivers
Susan M. Brackney
Hundreds of Monroe County residents hop on their bicycles and commute to work every day, year-round. In Susan M. Brackney’s story, they share tips on how to be safe and comfortable when dealing with snow, ice, subfreezing temps, and hostile drivers who don’t want to share the road. Click here to read the full story.
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Anna Weber put her academic life on hold to work toward her goal of running in the Olympics. She has qualified to compete this Saturday for a spot on the 2016 U.S. Olympic marathon team. | Courtesy photo

B-town Marathon Runner to Compete at Olympic Trials on Saturday
Jonna Mary Yost
Last fall, Anna Weber put her pursuit of a Ph.D. at IU on hold to train for the Olympics. This Saturday, February 13, she will compete with 244 other women for a spot on Team USA, which heads to Rio de Janeiro in August for the 2016 Olympic Games. Click here to read the full story.
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The American Discovery Trail is a 6,800-mile, coast-to-coast phenomenon that is the first of its kind in the country. Much of it travels along existing trails, such as this one in the Harrison-Crawford State Forest in southern Indiana. | Photo by Ron Eid

From the B-Line Trail to the Pacific Ocean — Hiking the American Discovery Trail
Ron Eid
Imagine hiking from the B-Line Trail to the Pacific Ocean (or the Atlantic) without ever leaving an official hiking trail. For years, hiking enthusiasts have been working on the American Discovery Trail, a coast-to-coast trail that passes through southern Indiana. Connecting it to the B-Line, via the Knobstone Trail, isn’t far-fetched. Click here to read the full story.
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After many years of use, writer Lindsay Welsch decided to give her bike a much-needed update. Scot Wright of Evren Kent Cycles fixed it up, salvaging many of the original components. In this photo, Welsch sees her rebuilt bike for the first time. | Photo by Samuel Sveen (Click through the gallery for more photos.)

Inspired by European Bike Culture, Evren Kent Cycles Finds a Home in B-town
Lindsay Welsch Sveen, Samuel Welsch Sveen
After living in American and European cities with robust bicycling cultures, Scot Wright brings his cycle-centric lifestyle to B-town. His bicycle-refurbishing business, Evren Kent Cycles, and showroom in the I Fell building, called Re:Cycle, helps bikers like Lindsay Welsch keep their beloved spokes spinning. Click here to read the full story.
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The Top 10 Limestone Post Stories of All Time (Since Our Launch, Anyway)
Lynae Sowinski
Since we launched in September, the praise from Limestone Post’s readers has been epic. So thank you, readers! And thanks to our writers, photographers, and videographers for their excellent work! While we’re just as fond of numbers 11 on down, here are our top 10 most-read stories. Click here to read the full story.
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Susan M. Brackney says mixed greens (shown above), sprouts, microshoots, and vegetables grown indoors pack a nutritional punch you’re unlikely to get from the grocery store. | Photo by Susan M. Brackney

Getting Fresher Greens This Winter — Indoor Gardening Is Easier and Cheaper Than Ever
Susan M. Brackney
Nothing beats just-picked veggies, and the cold, short days of winter need not stop you from having them. Susan M. Brackney shows how greens, sprouts, microshoots, and vegetables can be grown cheaply and easily indoors. One reason, she explains, is that lighting has become more efficient. T-what?! Click here to read the full story.
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Plant-dyed wool dries on the sheep deck while the Marble Hill Farm cattle enjoy their evening graze. | Photo by Samuel Welsch Sveen

Farm to Yarn: The Dye Part 2 of a 3-Part Series on the Life of Local Fiber
Lindsay Welsch Sveen, Samuel Welsch Sveen
Lindsay Welsch returns to Marble Hill Farm for the second article in her three-part series on procuring yarn from its source. Stage two comprises the many steps in dyeing wool and the hands-on relationship that develops with color as it’s drawn out of indigo, goldenrod, marigold, and onion skins and affixed to the animal fiber. Click here to read the full story.
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Deckard’s Outdoors: Leonard Springs Nature Park
Trent Deckard
If you’re looking for a quick hike to see fall color up close, check out what Trent Deckard calls Bloomington’s best-kept secret. The main trail at Leonard Springs Nature Park is just over a mile long and takes you by two caves, a wetland, an erstwhile dam, and the springs. And the entire trail is lined with hardwoods that should be showing color for a few more weeks. Click here to watch the video.
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Deckard’s Outdoors: Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve
Trent Deckard
In the premiere video of his series, “Deckard’s Outdoors,” in which he explores local nature preserves, parks, and other outdoor spaces, Trent Deckard films Beanblossom Bottoms Nature Preserve. Managed by Sycamore Land Trust, this unique wetlands has a 2 1/2 mile raised boardwalk trail that offers chances to see flora and fauna such as rare orchids, the endangered Indiana bat, Kirtland’s snake, and even bald eagles. Click here to watch the video.
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This unprocessed fleece has been soaked and skirted (the dirty parts removed) but still contains organic debris and long, scraggly top hairs. It will be among the fleeces Whitney sends off to be milled for her spring CSA shares. | Photo by Lindsay Welsch Sveen

Farm to Yarn: The Wool Part 1 of a 3-Part Series on the Life of Local Fiber
Lindsay Welsch Sveen
Knitting and other fiber crafts have found a new generation of enthusiasts who care about the source of their yarn as much as about its color and pattern. In this first installment of a 3-part series, Lindsay Welsch traces yarn to one of its local sources, Marble Hill Farm. Click here to read the full story.
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Honeybees swarm their hive at Bloomington Community Orchard. | Limestone Post

Bee-Town Gets Busy: The State of All Things Bee and How You Can Help
Susan M. Brackney
While the honeybee population in Monroe County is thriving, studies show Indiana's colony loss is worse than the national average. Bloomington beekeeper Susan M. Brackney addresses the complicated and troubling issue, and she offers advice on helping not only honeybees but also bumblebees, butterflies, and other native pollinators. Click here to read the full story.
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The Strahl Lake Trail wraps around a beautiful lake in Brown County State Park. | Photo by Miranda Addonizio

6 Great Places to Run Wild Near Bloomington
Jen Hockney Bratton
Ultramarathoner Miranda Addonizio tells Jen Hockney Bratton her favorite off-road running trails in southern Indiana, where you'll discover waterfalls, caves, and lush forests — for letting go of urban anxiety and putting in some wild miles. Click here to read the full story.
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