World’s hardest mountains to climb
The world’s highest and most remote mountains inspire awe in all of us, but few…
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Small ski areas adapting to COVID
“We don’t have any high-speed quads; however, we’ve never had a lift line,” said Scott…
The last lesbian bars in the US
While gay bars might be relatively prevalent in cities throughout the United States, lesbian-specific bars…
Google map historical neighborhoods
Now more than ever, many of us wish we could go back to a simpler…
Lifted protections on Tongass forest
The Trump administration is rolling back key environmental protections, allowing logging companies to build roads…
Populist leaders and sustainability
Last week at a rally, President Donald Trump boasted that if he needed more funds…
Snowmobiling in Yellowstone Country
Nothing isn’t epic in Yellowstone Country Montana — especially come winter. The powder accumulates high…
Coral reef the size of a skyscraper
Although life isn’t great these days for the Great Barrier Reef thanks to global warming,…
Work-from-home Marriott hotel passes
Millions of Americans have gotten used to the work-from-home lifestyle the past few months. So…
Sweet potatoes with marshmallows
Sweet potato casserole with a generous topper of marshmallows graces countless Thanksgiving tables across America….
Sacred aboriginal tree cut down
The government of Victoria, Australia, isn’t making any new friends this week. Widespread outrage was…
Kazakhstan is embracing Borat
Unfortunately, most Americans’ conception of Kazakhstan comes primarily from the Sacha Baron Cohen movie Borat,…
Winter wellness vacations in the US
It’s an understatement to say that this year has been rough. We have all experienced…
Japan pledges carbon neutrality
Japan has set an ambitious goal of becoming completely carbon neutral by 2050. The world’s…
Best hikes in New Mexico in winter
When the weather is cold but you still want to get outdoors, one of the…
Salemi, Sicily, homes for $1
Selling abandoned homes for crazy low prices is quickly becoming an Italian institution. Now, the…
What is Samhain and how to celebrate
Many of us have heard some version of the same Halloween origin story: The traditions…
Private ski resort rental on VRBO
Staying in a luxurious mountain cabin is an enticing prospect, but getting a private resort…