The Bright Side of Life!

Let’s face it, the news today can be downright depressing. It’s important to remember that things aren’t all bad — in fact, there are some really great things happening around us all the time. Introducing, The Bright Side of Life!

Happy Friday, folks! Here are a few stories that brightened things up around the OO office this week:

The WiIlamette River gets some national attention as the US Department of the Interior adds the river to its registry of "National Water Trail Systems."

New species (within a new taxonomic family!) of spiders discovered in Oregon caves: the troglaraptor!

And, yes, it's hot. We know. But never fear: it's going to cool off this weekend! (And, in the meantime, here are some tips to stay cool. To this list, we'd add get some ice cream!)