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A group on a RailCycle excursion returns after pedaling a little more than 1.5 miles uphill at a 2 percent grade, with guide Frank Amon in the orange reflective vest bringing up the rear to ensure everyone makes it back.

Explore Mount Rainier’s foothills by pedaling on historic railroad

A group on a RailCycle excursion returns after pedaling a little more than 1.5 miles uphill at a 2 percent grade, with guide Frank Amon in the orange reflective vest bringing up the rear to ensure everyone makes it back.

October 26, 2024, 6:04am Life

When my family pulled into a gravel lot next to abandoned train tracks on a crisp fall weekend, we were greeted by an unexpected sight next to a graffiti-covered boxcar: a row of blue-and-yellow Frankenstein bike contraptions. They had hard plastic seats like an amusement-park ride, pedals with a single-speed… Read story

A beautifully set table can make any meal feel like a special occasion.

Create enchanting tablescapes

A beautifully set table can make any meal feel like a special occasion.

October 26, 2024, 6:04am Life

As the crisp autumn air begins to settle in, there’s no better time to transform your dining space into a cozy haven for family and friends. A beautifully set table can make any meal feel like a special occasion. Read story

For serious indoor air quality problems, you don&Ccedil;&fnof;&Ugrave;t want to rely on guesswork. You can purchase a DIY home air testing kit for around $100, but it won&Ccedil;&fnof;&Ugrave;t tell you as much as a professional test can.

Indoor air quality: What to know

For serious indoor air quality problems, you don&Ccedil;&fnof;&Ugrave;t want to rely on guesswork. You can purchase a DIY home air testing kit for around $100, but it won&Ccedil;&fnof;&Ugrave;t tell you as much as a professional test can.

October 26, 2024, 5:57am Health

You give plenty of thought to how your home looks, sounds and even smells. But beyond just odors, you need to give serious thought to what’s going on with the air in your home. Bad indoor air quality, or IAQ, is about more than just smell, but health and allergies. Read story

You will find these cool-weather favorites at your local garden center. Pansies thrive in the cooler temperatures of fall and during mild winters when your summer annuals fade or succumb to frost.

Make festive fall planters with pansies

You will find these cool-weather favorites at your local garden center. Pansies thrive in the cooler temperatures of fall and during mild winters when your summer annuals fade or succumb to frost.

October 26, 2024, 5:56am Life

Pansies have long been a fall and winter garden favorite. These cheery flowers are sure to brighten landscapes and containers and add a smile to any occasion. Look for fun and new ways to add them to your garden and fall celebrations. Read story

This October 2014 image provided by The Morton Arboretum shows the colorful foliage of a sugar maple tree at the arboretum in Lisle, Ill. As the season progress, the tree&rsquo;s leaves progress from green to yellow to orange and, ultimately, brilliant red before dropping.

For brilliant foliage, look no further than native trees

This October 2014 image provided by The Morton Arboretum shows the colorful foliage of a sugar maple tree at the arboretum in Lisle, Ill. As the season progress, the tree&rsquo;s leaves progress from green to yellow to orange and, ultimately, brilliant red before dropping.

October 26, 2024, 5:42am Life

If you’re in the market for new trees, consider planting natives. They are generally lower maintenance than exotic species, require less water, fertilizers and pesticides, and often cost less, too. Read story

Gardening with Allen: Take care when pruning branches

October 19, 2024, 6:07am Clark County Life

I planted three good-sized maple trees last spring that I want to develop uniformly. One had the top broken and has started growing three new tops. The trees have sprouted some small branches on the lower trunks. My neighbor said I should not use the line trimmer that I have… Read story

The cool fall weather can be an advantage for many outdoor projects. For example, fall is the ideal time to paint your home&rsquo;s exterior due to the cool, dry air. If your home needs a refresh, consider painting your siding, gutters or front door for a new look this fall.

It’s the season for outdoor home projects

The cool fall weather can be an advantage for many outdoor projects. For example, fall is the ideal time to paint your home&rsquo;s exterior due to the cool, dry air. If your home needs a refresh, consider painting your siding, gutters or front door for a new look this fall.

October 19, 2024, 6:04am Life

From painting to gutter cleaning, there’s no shortage of outdoor projects this fall. Take advantage of the cool weather to complete some of these outdoor repairs or projects. Read story

Hearing spooky sounds in home? Try these ways to fix bumps in night

October 19, 2024, 6:04am Life

During the spooky season, it’s fun to imagine things that go bump in the night. But literal bumps in the night — or any other unexplained sounds in your home — bring a lot more spooky tricks than sweet treats to your life. Spooky noises can give away the presence… Read story

When shopping for mums, you may see them labeled as garden, perennial, gift or florist mums. All these different names for plants that basically look alike can be confusing. The answer lies in their response to day length, hardiness and use.

Understand colorful chrysanthemums to keep the garden party going into fall

When shopping for mums, you may see them labeled as garden, perennial, gift or florist mums. All these different names for plants that basically look alike can be confusing. The answer lies in their response to day length, hardiness and use.

October 19, 2024, 5:58am Life

Add a burst of fresh color to the fall landscape with mums. This traditional fall flower is still a favorite of many. These fall beauties come in a wide range of colors and provide weeks of floral beauty. Mums are great in containers, the garden and cut flower bouquets. Fall… Read story

The balled-and-burlapped roots of a crape myrtle tree on display at Giordano&rsquo;s Garden &amp; Gifts in Sea Cliff, N.Y.

Fall the perfect time to plant tree

The balled-and-burlapped roots of a crape myrtle tree on display at Giordano&rsquo;s Garden &amp; Gifts in Sea Cliff, N.Y.

October 19, 2024, 5:56am Life

If you’ve been pining to plant a tree, now is a great time. Read story