Outdoors
What is skijoring like in Colorado? “The most fun you can have with your pants on.”
Skiing in jeans is traditionally a faux pas. But not at the winter rodeo events,...
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Here’s when you can visit all national parks for free in 2025
I recommend going before the crack of dawn, because these free days are popular and...
All about plant award winners for 2025: All America Selection new strains of annuals, veggies
New varieties, species or strains of annuals, vegetables and bedding plants are grown and judged...
Travel: Paddle the Loxahatchee River, one of two National Wild and Scenic Rivers in Florida
The Loxahatchee River is a pristine gem with a paddling trail that runs for 8.5...
![By JESSICA DAMIANO Some homeowners gaze out their windows and see lush and beautiful gardens. Others would like to see lush and beautiful gardens but instead are greeted by overgrown, dead or otherwise messy landscapes. Whether you’ve inherited a neglected garden from a previous homeowner or have been too busy to keep on top of […]](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Gardening-Renovating_86768.jpg?w=117 "By JESSICA DAMIANO Some homeowners gaze out their windows and see lush and beautiful gardens. Others would like to see lush and beautiful gardens but instead are greeted by overgrown, dead or otherwise messy landscapes. Whether you’ve inherited a neglected garden from a previous homeowner or have been too busy to keep on top of […]")
A step-by-step guide to renovating a neglected garden
By JESSICA DAMIANO Some homeowners gaze out their windows and see lush and beautiful gardens....
Joshua Tree too crowded? Try these 3 enchanting desert hikes near L.A.
This is the ideal season to explore, and as the weather cools, go on an...
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Would you pay $700 a night to sleep under the stars at this Colorado resort?
With glass domes for stargazing and expensive price tags to stay the night, the ambitious...
Bleachers, Cake and Khruangbin highlight 2025 Capitol Groove Music Festival lineup
Khruangbin, Thundercat and Connecticut's own Sammy Rae & The Friends are also among the 14...
Scientists develop new method to find spotted lanternflies. How can it help mitigate spread of invasive species?
CAES scientists have developed a way to identify the specific odorants used by spotted lanternflies...
It’s not too late to learn how to ski or snowboard
Ski school can help adults master the skills they need, even if they've never been...
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Want more shrubs? How to make new ones with hardwood cuttings
Our gardens may be preparing for their winter slumbers, but that doesn’t mean we have...
Neurodivergent rocket scientist has climbed the highest peak on every continent
Meghan Buchanan overcame dyslexia to become a rocket scientist. She would apply the same determination...
CT’s marquee stadium needs $63M in repairs. Why increased attendance is making a difference.
The state-owned stadium this fall saw average game attendance, measured by tickets scanned at gate,...