Agnes Island, Packwood Lake – Karen Sykes 1) Melmont Ghost Town – Easy | Carbon River Area History buffs will enjoy this hike following an abandoned railroad grade that once ran between Fairfax and Carbonado. The town dates back to the early 1900s and included a train depot, hotel and cottages used by coal miners […]
Cool Golden Retriever….buy this photo at http://jppromotions.zenfolio.com/p1045275901. Portland is the second most walkable city for dogs, according to researchers at Care.com. The company has investigated just how walkable America is for dogs and their parents. Analysts ranked 29 major cities based on several factors, including the average length of dog walks in each city (reported by […]
Situated in the heart of the Treasure Valley’s most scenic natural resources, the Shore Lodge Resort in McCall, Idaho boasts unparalleled access to virtually every type of outdoor recreation imaginable and first-class relaxation, dining, and spa treatments. The resort offers a private beach with marina, a private golf course a full-service spa. You can also […]
Container gardens are any easy way to incorporate color, edibles and interest into the landscape. Photo credit: Bonnie Plants By Melinda Myers Container gardens allow you to easily dress up your balcony and patio, create a colorful welcome for guests and keep edibles close at hand for cooking and entertaining. They’re also a terrific way for […]
Bike Clark County is launching The Community Hub, a full-service shop selling new and used equipment and quality used bicycles. Bike Clark County will still conduct and grow the bike education and safety programs that founded this organization, and The Community Hub is a key element for that growth. The Hub gives the organization a […]
Bicycle tourists at local general store in Moiese Montana model released Adventure Cycling Association celebrated its 40th birthday year with its best-ever performance across the organization, hitting high marks for membership, income, tours, event participation and advocacy. Launched in 1976 as Bikecentennial, the organization maintained its status as the largest cycling membership non-profit organization in […]
Add a bit of color and interest to salads with edible flowers like nasturtium. By Melinda Myers Make every meal a special event by bringing the garden to the table. Serve your favorite dishes made from homegrown ingredients. Then allow guests to add their own herbal seasonings right from the garden or container. Start by […]
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Gardening can be a great family activity and children exposed to the outdoors and gardening are more focused, have less issues with attention deficit and score higher on tests. By Melinda Myers Gardeners know digging, planting, harvesting and even viewing a garden is good for the mind, body and spirit. It improves strength and flexibility, […]
The World Parrot Trust USA is raising money using the non-profit crowdfunding platform Razoo to support its work preventing birds from being stolen from their nests and sold into captivity. Credit: Patrick Bouquet, FlickrCC. Dear EarthTalk: How are environmentalists and environmental groups using crowdfunding to get their projects off the ground? — Sean Jackson, Baltimore, […]
