Birds are beautiful creatures that can make a lawn and garden feel even more serene. Providing snacks to supplement what birds naturally find in the wild guarantees up close and personal interactions with the scores of species that call neighborhoods home.
Bird feeders are particularly important in...
Winter weather is welcomed by some and loathed by others. Some want to hibernate until the mercury rises and the warm sun returns, while others relish in the crisp air, fluffy snow and the absence of insects.
Wintertime activities are numerous and include everything from ice hockey to snowshoeing....
A wedding day is a magical and memorable day for a couple and their family members. Months or even years of planning may go into making a wedding day special.
For some, an outdoor wedding and celebration amid the beauty of nature is the ultimate setting in which to tie the knot. When Mother Nature...
People are passionate about the things they love. Through the years there have been many debates over a wide range of topics, from which cola brand to back to which book/movie character was more deserving of a lead character's heart.
The holiday season features a classic example of taking sides....
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Migratory bird flyways in North America, North Dakota Game and Fish Department, Public Domain
Climate change is not uniform globally or within the United States. Therefore, migratory birds’ arrival varies each spring and...
The holiday season comes at a time when the weather can be anywhere from cool to frigid. But even if the weather outside is somewhat frightful, holiday entertaining in outdoor spaces can still be delightful. Making the most of outdoor spaces during the holidays and the rest of the winter can enable...
The popularity of football is undeniable. Football fans anxiously await the return of the sport each fall. The season's opening kickoff stokes the passion of fans of scholastic, college and professional football, prompting a months-long focus on the sport.
Many fans take their love of football on...
A round of golf on a warm, sunny day can be the perfect way to spend a few hours with friends, and more and more people are recognizing that. The National Golf Foundation says more than one-third of the United States population over the age of five played golf; followed golf on television or online...
Many sports enthusiasts feel there's no better tradition than mingling with fellow fans while tailgating. Tailgating entails arriving at a stadium parking lot several hours early on game day; icing down beverages in a cooler; heating up the grill; and seeing some familiar, perhaps fanatical, faces...
It's not uncommon for individuals to think that the ultimate vacation adventure requires venturing far and wide. But there are plenty of exciting ways to get your thrills even if you don't stray too far from home. Here is how to plan a summer adventure right in your own neighborhood.
· Visit an...