It’s easy to fall in love with Grand Teton National Park. On my first visit a few summers ago, I’d been enchanted while hiking with my family among fluttering aspens to a clutch of small, backcountry lakes. We admired the great peaks—Nez Perce, Teewinot, and the Grand Teton—and I vowed to return sometime soon to venture deeper into the famous terrain. As it turns out, my next opportunity to visit the park comes in winter. This means the main park…
Electricity is such an essential part of our lives that it’s easy to forget how powerful it is. Like any tool, electricity must be handled carefully. It’s mighty, and we need to have a deep abiding respect for that…
A quality stone patio will completely transform the look of your garden. It can boost your home’s curb appeal as well as market value. But laying a stone patio is no small endeavour, so it’s important to avoid costly…
Popular Science If you’re one of the 2,000 members of the Potomac Pedalers Touring Club and you’re plotting a group ride, club president Anne C.M. Hyman doesn’t want to know about it. All official rides and events for the…
If you design your garden to connect outdoor and indoor living, it will be so much more than just an extension of your home. Even if you have a tiny garden, all you need is a bit of creativity…
A Beginner’s Guide to Hiking Hiking is such a great way to stay in shape, spend much more time outdoors and enjoy the freedom of being immersed in nature. If you’ve never been hiking before or you have very…
While 81% of the forests in the eastern US are privately owned, over 70% of forestland in the west is open to the public. What does this mean for you, the savvy traveler? If you’re seeking true natural beauty…
Pumpkin pie, pecan pie, and vanilla ice cream – the trifecta of traditional fall desserts. For years these simplistic concoctions have been warming hearts and filling eager bellies. Fall in the Pacific Northwest is a time where you don’t…
Goldmyer Hot Springs is a serene getaway tucked into the foothills of the Cascade mountains. Surprisingly, a visit to Goldmyer is just about an hour drive from Seattle. The hot springs are set in an old growth forest, surround by…
Shi Shi beach is a special Pacific Northwest beach that offers an amazing beach camping experience. …
