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...
The complete list of national parks that require reservations in 2025
Some of the country’s most popular national parks and monuments will require reservations to visit.
Heirloom or hybrid variety? In CT it’s an age-old garden debate and time to think ahead
Many gardeners swear by the tried-and-true heirloom varieties, while others are drawn to the disease...
Rock climbers gain protection in legislation signed into law by Biden
A proposal by the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service to restrict the use...
Kick off 2025 on a healthy note: CT Jan. 1 hikes a ‘meaningful’ way to ‘create a positive mindset’
Officials are encouraging Connecticut residents to bundle up, breathe some fresh air, and go for...
Can you count 17,000 crows or 8 bald eagles in Pittsburgh?
PITTSBURGH — Whether it's helping to count 17,000 crows, 3,636 starlings or eight bald eagles...
A citizen quest to find sea stars along the San Diego coast can help scientists better understand biodiversity
SAN DIEGO — The final week of the year will bring low tides to San...
Astrophotography: Taking amateur astronomy to the next level in CT
In addition to livestacking, there are now “smart telescopes” available that will take and process...