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Owner Brang Miller shovels snow off the roof of Mammoth Fun Shop as locals try to dig out in between storms last winter in Mammoth Mountain, Calif.

Mammoth extends skiing season

July 29, 2023, 5:10am Life

It’s weather whiplash in the Eastern Sierra. Read story

The best time to visit Galapagos Islands is from June to December during the dry season.

What to know before visiting the Galápagos Islands

July 29, 2023, 5:08am Life

The Galápagos Islands are a bucket-list destination for many travelers, bird lovers and nature enthusiasts, and it’s no wonder why: The biodiverse region of the world has been famous for centuries as a natural paradise. Read story

A field of cairns along the lower Yosemite Falls trail on July 9, 2023, in Yosemite Valley. The park said rock cairn building should be left to rangers and trail workers.

Have you seen these giant piles of rocks at Yosemite? Rangers say knock ‘em down

July 24, 2023, 6:00am Life

If you’ve been feeling like you want to knock over giant piles of rocks, then Yosemite National Park might be your playground. Read story

The very Victorian city of Port Townsend in Washington.

I’m terrified of ghosts but stayed at a haunted Port Townsend castle. Here’s what happened

July 23, 2023, 6:03am Life

Tourists from across Washington and around the world travel to Port Townsend on Washington State’s northern coast to take in the sights and indulge in the rich history that dates back to the town’s incorporation in 1860. Read story

The blossom of a pawpaw tree attached to a branch. The flower has an odd scent reminiscent of fermenting grapes.

Unsung pawpaw a low-maintenance, native fruit tree

July 22, 2023, 6:30am Life

Looking to plant something unusual, easy to grow and exotically delicious? Let me introduce you to Asimina triloba, the pawpaw tree. Read story

Researchers are looking at everything from plant breeding to tech to prime landscapes for ways to reduce future water usage.

How researchers are developing drought-tolerant landscapes

July 22, 2023, 6:05am Life

Flowers, shrubs, and grass are pretty to look at, but they can also transform outdoor spaces into something that feels like home. Read story

Energy Adviser: Choose right tool to track energy

July 22, 2023, 6:04am Clark County Life

Whether it’s to improve physical fitness or save money for a special purchase—it’s hard to get the results you want without tracking your progress. Saving energy and lowering your utility bills is no different. Read story

The Wallowa Lake Lodge, in Joseph, Ore., was built in 1923 using timber from the property for much of the original building.

How a rural community rallied to save a rustic 100-year-old Oregon hotel

July 22, 2023, 6:04am Latest News

For many of the 7,000 or so people who live in rugged, mountainous Wallowa County tucked up in the northeastern corner of Oregon, the century-old Wallowa Lake Lodge has been an untouchable heirloom for more than half its life. Read story

This July 14, 2023, image provided by Jessica Damiano shows recently planted summer squash growing near more mature plants to ensure a continued harvest on Long Island, N.Y.

Grow the growing season

July 22, 2023, 6:04am Life

I harvested my hardneck garlic crop earlier this month, which opened up some prime real estate in the garden, leaving me with an entire 4-by-4-foot raised bed to replant. Read story

A tray of fragrant items such as greenery and a candle is displayed on a tray in a primary bedroom.

Design Recipes: Appealing to the senses

July 22, 2023, 6:02am Life

only sometimes intentionally. Depending on the situation, they can attract or repel. Appealing to the senses, specifically a sense of smell, can be easily achieved, especially for those looking to do so naturally. Read story

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