“This is unacceptable.” More than 100 people attended the Michigan Department of Transportation's forum for an Ann Arbor railroad fence project at Washtenaw Community College on Oct. 3, 2023.

If you want your wood fence to create a privacy barrier without being an eyesore, consider opting for this fencing type that handily ticks both boxes.

Ridge LaPage, a local Boy Scout, completed a split rail fence at the Leslee Niethammer Saline River Preserve as part of his Eagle Scout project. A dedication was held August 2 to recognize his work.