As a tutor with Achieve Academics, Evan A. Weitz specializes in helping students prepare for the math and science portions of their ACT exams. Additionally, Evan A. Weitz is passionate about the maintenance and development of natural hot springs, particularly those within the states of Idaho, Montana, and Washington. Goldmyer Hot Springs, about 60 miles outside of Seattle, remains one of Washington State’s most pristine natural hot springs. Thanks to strict regulations and a remote location, Goldmyer offers visitors a beautiful respite in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. Maintained by the nonprofit Northwest Wilderness Programs, Goldmyer Hot Springs offers crystal clear springs reaching up to 111 degrees. Nestled among old-growth forest, simply getting to Goldmyer is a challenge in itself. After traversing 15 miles of unpaved Forest Service roads, for which a large truck or SUV is suggested, visitors will have to hike nearly five miles to reach the springs. Once there, guests will find campsites, two outhouses, and picnic tables. Be sure to make a reservation prior to your visit, as only 20 guests are allowed per day to help preserve the area’s natural beauty. To learn more about the Goldmyer Hot Springs and request a reservation, visit goldmyer.org.
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Since 2015, Evan A. Weitz has worked as a senior lab technician for Absolute Sound Laboratories, one of only three McIntosh servicing facilities in the world. In his personal time, Evan A. Weitz enjoys collecting vintage board games. Where vintage board games are concerned, a number of factors can determine a particular piece’s value. Three of the most important factors are quality, popularity, and age. Quality: As with most vintage collectibles, the better condition your board game is in, the more value it holds. While unopened games are often the most valuable, they can be very difficult to find. Collectors typically look for board games that still contain every piece that came with the game. Additionally, the quality of individual pieces also helps determine value. Popularity: Really popular games like Monopoly, Sorry, and Scrabble are rarely valuable since nearly everybody owns a copy. While obscurity does not automatically equate to value, lesser-known games usually have smaller production runs, making them much rarer than the more popular games. Age: Board games are typically considered “vintage” if they were made in or before the 1970s. Unfortunately, the older a game is, the less likely it is to be complete and in good condition. For example, many pre-1930s board games were made of wood or paper, making them nearly impossible to maintain throughout the years. The most valuable games tend to be from before the 1960s, when companies began mass-producing board games. |
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