With the holidays in full swing, one of the most exciting festive activities a family can do together is go out and see some spectacular holiday lights. You could just take a drive through a local neighborhood but if you really want to have an evening to remember and “wow” the whole family, get out [...]
Fall is a truly lovely time of year when the fierce summer heat ebbs and cooler weather gently coats the world with a welcomed chill. As autumn descends, people enjoy the crisp air around them and the blues skies that invites return from the lazy pace of summer. Many people find fall the ideal season [...]
"It's very important to take care of yourself. Everyone's lives are so busy. Take at least an hour a day to recharge and do whatever makes you better. For grown-ups, whether it's a spa, sitting in a park with a book, or coffee, take time for yourself." – Ana Ivanovic “In the presence of nature, [...]
Life can be a balancing act, and keeping up with work, family, and other responsibilities can take its toll. Technology has made it easier to spend more time indoors, but if you’re not getting enough time outdoors, you may be missing out on some amazing health and wellness benefits. Whether you enjoy taking a stroll [...]
The first dog park was started as a social experiment in Berkeley California in 1979. The park was a great success that came with many incredible benefits to the community and it inspired communities around the world to start their own dog parks. There are over 1000 dog parks around major cities today. Here are [...]
Last week we started the countdown of the top 20 coolest parks in the United States, and this post is part two, the final count down to number one. On the previous post we visited the towering red wood trees in California, volcanoes that you can swim inside in Hawaii, the pristine untouched mountains of Alaska, [...]
There are so many great parks in the United States. Many are popular because of their unique natural beauty. Others are known for their abundant wildlife or amenities. Others offer the opportunity to enjoy a variety of activities—from photography to enjoying a day out on the water to camping and fishing. However, among these great [...]
If you enjoy stunning backdrops of mountains, rivers, flowers, and trees – a park just might be the perfect place for your wedding, especially in the summertime. Fortunately, we have an abundance of beautiful parks to choose from here in the United States to host your dream wedding. Along with providing a peaceful place for [...]
Community gardens are spaces in urban or suburban areas where people garden together. Some of these spaces are owned by an individual or an organization, and some are started as a group effort by residents of the community. People may each have a plot within a garden for which they care for, or they may [...]
Exercise and Us! Not only does exercise help us maintain our physical health, it also improves the mental state - making it a necessary activity for maintaining a good overall health regimen. This is true for all of us, but it is especially important to folks in their older years. There is a common misconception that [...]