There are two moments each year when the Sun is located directly above the Equator and the Earth's axis is neither tilted toward or away from the sun, making the hours of day and night relatively equal in length. These days are the spring and fall equinoxes. The fall equinox occurs on September 22...
Visiting a local apple orchard and picking one's fill of apples is a quintessential fall activity. Apple picking is an ideal way to spend time outdoors when the weather tends to be cool and pleasant. Gathering fresh-from-the-tree fruit to turn into favorite fall desserts like cobblers and pies is...
Fall hiking can be a unique and exciting experience. Thanks to the vibrant foliage, crisp air and smaller crowds than might be around during summer, fall is a prime time to lace up one's boots and hit the trails.
Beyond the opportunity to check out the amazing foliage displays synonymous with this...
Remote work was the standard during the global pandemic, and that greatly reduced the time employees spent traveling to their places of employment. But now that many workers have been called back to business offices, professionals are once again facing the prospect of much longer commutes....
The start of football season is a big deal for sports fans. After months away from the gridiron, college and professional teams return to the field over the final weeks of summer. Fans follow suit, returning to stadiums and, prior to kickoff, setting up outside in the parking lot to tailgate....
Road trips have long had a place in American culture. The construction of Route 66 in the 1920s might have sparked Americans' love affair with the open road, and postwar expansion of the interstate highway system in the middle decades of the twentieth century only reinforced those feelings.
Road...
Few people would deny summer is a season of relaxation. But that familiar laid back vibe does not mean summer also can't be a time for adventure.
The definition of an adventure depends on who does the defining. To some, an adventure may entail relaxing on a boat as it sways back and forth on a...
The economic impact of shopping within one's community is significant. Though estimates vary and are always open to fluctuation, a recent survey from American Express and the National Federation of Independent Business indicated roughy 67 cents out of every dollar spent at a small business remains...
National parks draw millions of visitors each year. No two parks are the same, and some showcase glacial lakes, vast sand dunes or tree-lined vistas as far as the eye can see. Although the United States National Park Service was not established until 1916, various departments supervised park...
Dining outdoors is a popular way to enjoy a meal. Many restaurants set up tables outside of their establishments or in nearby courtyards when the weather warms. There is an indescribable quality to sipping a drink or taking a bite to eat while the sun is shining and the breeze is blowing.
Al fresco...