Things are getting hotter than a Dutton family feud. Yellowstone National Park, known for erupting geysers like Old Faithful, is home to one of earth’s largest volcanic systems, with the capacity to wreak havoc on an entire continent — and components of that so-called supervolcano are on the move, experts say. A new study published in … Read more
If Central California’s Santa Ynez Valley, in Santa Barbara County, is known for anything, it’s wine. It’s nowhere near as famous as Napa or Bordeaux, of course, but this bucolic region of rolling hills dotted with stately oak trees produces excellent pinot noirs and chardonnays and syrahs. Remember the movie “Sideways,” about two sad sacks … Read more
Toronto. Montreal. Vancouver and Quebec City — when it comes to Canada, its best-known cities have been thoroughly discovered. But there is a far more rural, small-town and distinctive side to our neighbor to the north — its farther-flung Maritime provinces. French-inflected New Brunswick, colorful Nova Scotia and stark, otherworldly Newfoundland are entire worlds unto … Read more
Seeing the Northern Lights in the sky is a bucket list item for many. With the right conditions, and if you are in a prime viewing location, you may be able to scratch that item off your list. There are many international destinations that are popular places to go to see the Northern Lights, but there are … Read more
Americans have revealed the most unusual hacks they use to help their gardens thrive, including using white vinegar as plant food, deterring cats with cinnamon – and singing to plants. A poll of 2,000 adults revealed throwing used teabags onto the soil also made the list. Using baking soda to make the soil more alkaline, … Read more
Ever find yourself walking through a local park feeling a tad curious — and jealous — as to how a group of New Yorkers found themselves on a gorgeous summer day, sunshine dappling through trees, doing synchronized chaturanga movements or lunges on a grassy lawn? Well, wonder no more. This summer, that person can be … Read more
Wanna get high? A precarious new “floating” staircase dangling above a Norwegian fjord is the newest — and perhaps scariest — way to appreciate the country’s unparalleled natural beauty, if you dare. A whopping 2,591 feet up, the new “Stigull” ladder, a 131-foot-long climb in midair, is the latest draw for adrenaline junkies to the little town … Read more
New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Father’s Day is on Sunday, June 14, and it’s your chance to honor the man who taught you to cast a line, pitch a tent, or simply appreciate the beauty of nature. If your … Read more
Rage rituals are one of the latest trends circulating on the internet, where women pay thousands of dollars to participate in screaming ceremonies and breaking objects. Mia Banducci, known better for her online persona Mia Majik, is a cybersecurity engineer turned self-proclaimed “intuwitch” who hosts rage ritual retreats for women so that they can boast lungfuls of … Read more
The simplest tool to calm anxiety is just a step away, according to a recent study. A survey of 2,000 Americans with outdoor spaces at home revealed that 94% of respondents agreed that the simple act of stepping outside helps them relax when stressed or anxious. On average, respondents reported it takes about nine minutes … Read more
Just for good measure, researchers at a Boston hospital have determined whether it’s better to measure exercise goals in minutes or steps. “We recognized that existing physical activity guidelines focus primarily on activity duration and intensity but lack step-based recommendations,” said lead study author Dr. Rikuta Hamaya, who works in the Division of Preventive Medicine at Brigham and … Read more
We want out. Americans need an average of 67 minutes outside every day in order to feel their best, new research reveals. A poll of 2,000 adults found that a record number of us (57%) value the concept of maximizing their daily time in the great outdoors. Americans need an average of 67 minutes outside … Read more
Nearly a quarter of Americans (22%) have missed out on at least five outdoor events they wanted to attend over the past year because of allergies (65%), according to new research. In a survey of 2,000 adults, half of whom have perennial/seasonal allergies, found that respondents said having allergies or knowing someone who does has … Read more
Ah, New York City, famously known as the city that never sleeps, a mantra that new parents in the Big Apple take quite literally, but for entirely different reasons. Suddenly, your whirlwind of Broadway shows, late-night speakeasies and avant-garde art exhibitions comes to a screeching halt, right? Wrong. We aren’t sharing the best playgrounds or … Read more
Death Valley is alive and well. During a normal year, tourists stream into the sun-scorched Badwater Basin area of Southern California’s Death Valley National Park to see what it feels like to be at the lowest point in North America. The answer is that it’s hot, very hot, sometimes hotter than anyplace else on earth. Sinking … Read more
To travel is to live, and this couple has done just that. A Seattle couple who stepped foot on all 63 national parks across America — and even survived a plane crash — gave their takes on which “otherworldly” parks they enjoyed and recommend for tourists. Outdoor content creators Matt Smith and his wife Karen … Read more
Aspen, Vail, Breckenridge and Telluride: The bougie resort towns of Colorado do one thing well — gouge the rich. But the Rocky Mountains aren’t just for wealthy tourists in goose down jackets and fuzzy boots. There’s an entirely different side of Colorado in the offing, one that bursts with fall colors and desert sunsets, a Colorado … Read more
This redefines eating on the road. An Oregon woman is making waves online after claiming that she lives outside 24/7 and even eats roadkill because she doesn’t want animals to “die in vain.” “I’m really good at knowing when an animal is fresh,” Manders Barnett, 32, told South West News Service of her literal roadside dining … Read more
An Oregon fisherman has taken home a grand prize after helping capture and remove thousands of problematic fish throughout the state’s rivers. The angler earned $107,800 in bounties after taking part in the 2023 Northern Pikeminnow Sport Reward Program. The Oregon resident caught 10,755 Northern Pikeminnows during the season from May through September, according to the Pacific … Read more
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