News stories about the incredible events of October 24th keep coming in. Just a few days ago, The Watch (an American newspaper in the state of Colorado) published this piece on Shane Carrick and Cody Willis, 350 organizers who put together a skateboarding action in the town of Ridgway. Read the piece, take a look at these great pictures, and remember to think globally, act locally, and to tip off a reporter when you do.
"RIDGWAY – In Ridgway’s very own town skatepark, a little piece of history occurred. On Oct. 24, skateboarders and supporters from around the area came together to participate in the most widespread day of environmental action in the planet’s history…." [continued here]
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