In California, four otters have tested positive for a deadly brain disease called toxoplasmosis. Some biologists suspect domesticated cat feces could be to blame. Toxoplasmosis is caused by the toxoplasma parasite, which is known to infect house cats. It spreads by getting into cats’ prey—i.e., [...]
Whether you had your life changed by the 2017 eclipse — or you missed it and have been living in regret ever since — we’ve got good news. You’ll have another shot at seeing an eclipse in 2023. Better yet, it’ll be visible from more [...]
You’ve seen the show celebrating “Tiny House Nation,” where people live in compact homes year round. While you may not want to mimic the lifestyle, perhaps a short stay in a tiny house could satisfy your itch for a simpler life? Whether you’re looking to [...]
Every spring, North America’s four main avian flyways—Pacific, Central, Mississippi and Atlantic—come alive with birds migrating north. Some estimates say 3.5 billion birds migrate north each spring. So pack your binoculars and get ready to scope out some of these avian wonders. Whether you’re a [...]
Earlier this month, South Lake Tahoe resident Toogee Sielsch captured an all-too-relatable video of a sleepy black bear crawling into bed. The footage shows the bear belly-down, wriggling across the ground beneath a porch to get to his favorite spot. In his original post, Sielsch [...]
Last week, a group of Maine lobster industry advocates filed a lawsuit against the Monterey Bay Aquarium for warning its visitors not to purchase American lobsters. The California aquarium had stated that lobster fishing equipment can harm the endangered right whale. Boycotting American lobster, it [...]
Nothing beats spending a day relaxing by the water... lying in the sun with a cold drink in hand, maybe a good novel and the sound of the ocean waves crashing against the shoreline. If visions of a relaxing beach day are calling out to [...]
If you’ve been a regular on Instagram over the past few years, you might be aware of the “Superbloom” phenomenon—an explosion of wildflowers that blankets the California’s hillsides when conditions are right. But that’s not the only explosive botanical event the state has experienced of [...]
From alpine deserts to lush mountain sides, these nine national park trails meander and climb through some of the best and most diverse wildflower displays in the country. 1. Great Smoky Mountains National Park – Townsend, TN Middle Prong Trail How to get there: The [...]
A camping trip always seems like a great idea in theory—after all, who doesn’t love spending time in the great outdoors pitching a tent, gathering firewood and getting the sleeping bags out for a cozy night under the stars? But as romantic as that idea [...]
In California, four otters have tested positive for a deadly brain disease called toxoplasmosis. Some biologists suspect domesticated cat feces could be to blame. [...]
Whether you had your life changed by the 2017 eclipse — or you missed it and have been living in regret ever since — [...]
You’ve seen the show celebrating “Tiny House Nation,” where people live in compact homes year round. While you may not want to mimic the [...]
Every spring, North America’s four main avian flyways—Pacific, Central, Mississippi and Atlantic—come alive with birds migrating north. Some estimates say 3.5 billion birds migrate [...]
Earlier this month, South Lake Tahoe resident Toogee Sielsch captured an all-too-relatable video of a sleepy black bear crawling into bed. The footage shows [...]
Last week, a group of Maine lobster industry advocates filed a lawsuit against the Monterey Bay Aquarium for warning its visitors not to purchase [...]
Nothing beats spending a day relaxing by the water... lying in the sun with a cold drink in hand, maybe a good novel and [...]
If you’ve been a regular on Instagram over the past few years, you might be aware of the “Superbloom” phenomenon—an explosion of wildflowers that [...]
From alpine deserts to lush mountain sides, these nine national park trails meander and climb through some of the best and most diverse wildflower [...]
A camping trip always seems like a great idea in theory—after all, who doesn’t love spending time in the great outdoors pitching a tent, [...]
