An epic battle ... of alphorns

"Routine ruins life; variety vitalizes it." 8/18/17 Battle of the Alpine Horns Once a year, the world's top alpine horn musicians gather high in the Swiss Alps to compete for a special honor. While 16-year-old Tim Lin might seem like an unlikely alphorn enthusiast, he is quite the prodigy. Born in Germany to a Chinese father and a Belarusian mother, Lin took home last year's top prize in the youth category, and hopes to do it again this year. Explore Turkey's Ancient Churches Carved in Stone Hidden in the rock structures of the ancient Turkish region of Cappadocia, some of the world's oldest Christian churches are carved in stone. The Göreme Open Air Museum is a cluster of chapels, monasteries and churches that date back to the 4th century. Thanks to its extensive history and unique geology, the Göreme Open Air Museum became one of Turkey's first two places to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Barn Owls: The Secret Saviors of Napa Valley's Vineyards Barn owls have long been one of the secrets to Napa Valley's world-class wines. Rather than relying on chemicals and pesticides, winemakers work with owls—nature's best pest control—to ensure that only the best grapes make it to your wine bottle.  Copyright © 2017 Great Big Story, LLC, All rights reserved.You are receiving this message because you subscribed to the Great Big Story newsletter. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list