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It wouldn't be a family vacation without at least one meltdown. Exhausted toddlers whine and parents an inch from cracking as they rush forward at unreasonable speed, all on the brink of self-destruction - it's a recipe for the…

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. – Yesterday, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez was joined by State Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo and Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Shawn Hamilton to encourage Floridians to…

(Photo by Bill Hoagland) One of my favorite winter activities is going on a Save The Bay seal-watching excursion. I put on lots of layers, warm socks, boots, a hat and mittens. Then I grab my binoculars and walk down to Bowen's Ferry…

Once the winter is over, it's time to rejoice, but also to plan long weekends in the spring. What better way to spend your free time than doing something healthy in a beautifully refreshing, outdoor setting?…

Spring is synonymous with outdoor activities and often travel. However, these can be expensive. Fortunately, money is not needed to enjoy the warm winds, beautiful flowers and sunny days of spring. In the United States, there are many…

According to the 2022 Hilton Trends Report, the desire to get out is set to continue this year, for business and leisure travelers alike. If you've made a New Year's resolution to get in shape or just like to focus on your health in all…

As someone who has lived in Rochester all her life, it can get pretty dark and boring here after the fun events of the November and December holidays. Take the time this semester to explore one (or more!) of my many…

ALBANY, NY (NEWS10) - New York is encouraging residents to go out and celebrate the New Years with a Day One hike. These hikes take place throughout the Capital Region on January 1, 2022. Hike 101: How to…

Vermonters who need an excuse to bundle up and venture outside from January through March might consider gathering their warmest socks and signing up for a free ice fishing clinic.Expert fishermen with the state Department of Fisheries and…

From hiking at a lodge in California to gravel biking in Arizona, Outside magazine compiled a list of some of the best places to take a winter trip.Here are some of the places recommended by the magazine: Hike to a scenic California…

SAt the top of Mount Katahdin, I knew I was capable of anything. My legs were burning, my chest was heaving, but at that point, standing atop the northern terminus of the AT, I felt a surge of confidence that I had never experienced.…

The 1,050-acre Unicoi State Park & ​​Lodge is located in Helen, Georgia, a Bavarian-influenced town best known for the stunning Anna Ruby Falls and celebrations of German culture throughout the year.…

Has anyone ever told you to take a hike? Well, that's not a bad idea, and this time of year is the perfect time to do it, especially since the sixth annual Hillsborough County Walk has begun. Included in the 2022 Hillsborough County Hike is…

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We are retired and currently live in North Georgia. We're looking to get around 30-40 minutes from the beach, preferably near family in Southern Virginia or the Tampa area. We love hot weather, little traffic, and lots of outdoor…

By Rachel SchnalzerDesign and illustrations by Jade CuevasHello, dear escapees.With the summer tourist season in California behind us, it's worth keeping an eye out for off-season discounts when you book your trip for the rest of the year.…

You love golf and all you want to do is find the best places to play. You are not just a weekend warrior; you live and breathe golf. In fact, you are glued to Golf Channel on a daily basis. If someone asked you the meaning of March 24,…

The caffeine and the pancakes were doing their job and we finally found our rhythm. The dirt road winds through a young forest where lean deciduous trees mingle with carpets of green moss and shaggy jack pines. We finally arrived at…

Before I started my plans to visit Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, I had no idea the area was known as Door County. Now I know people who know the area will say they are on vacation in Door County but can go to a certain area or the whole…

With a cool autumn breeze blowing over the rocky outcrop known as the King's Chair, and the brilliant hardwoods in brilliant autumnal colors, you really get a true impression of the city of Birmingham. On the horizon you see the…

After the past year of missed events and trips, people are eager to reconnect with the people and activities that matter most. In many cases, this means reconnecting with family to create new memories and strengthen bonds. The Florida…

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Bentonville is nestled in the northwest corner of Arkansas, where the natural state borders Missouri and Oklahoma. This small town in the Ozarks is full of natural beauty and southern charm. Although it's best known as the global…

After being locked in the house all winter due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there's nothing like going back to nature to celebrate the return of warmer temperatures. Here on Long Island, residents have a choice of beautiful trails, country…

Victoria recorded its highest daily number of coronavirus cases since the start of the pandemic, with 191 new COVID-19 infections confirmed on Tuesday.Prime Minister Daniel Andrews said most of them were in the Melbourne hotspot…

Golf is essential.On Monday, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's "safer home" executive order and Virginia Gov. Ralph…

Hikers are ditching MICROspikes and snowshoes this month. March is when they show off their soles on the lowland trails where most of the snow is gone and buttercups are blooming. From the Columbia Basin Wildlife Area…