Kathe Tanner

We were experiencing the first big storm in our Top-of-the-World home on a rain-drenched, wind-tossed Tuesday, Oct. 13.

As we watched the first episode of director Ken Burns’ new film, “National Parks: America’s Best Idea,” I was humbled by a deep sense of gratitude.

What is a Cambrian? Ask, and you’ll get as many answers as there are North Coast residents. Maybe more.