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Nature and the Outdoors

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Two elephants together. Next Avenue, The Elephant Sanctuary

Something Good: The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee

Learn more about this peaceful, one-of-a-kind haven for retired elephants
March 8, 2023
A colorful bouquet of dahlia flowers. Next Avenue gardening, seed catalogs

Seed Catalogs: The Promise of Spring

Seed catalogs bring color and hope to winter days, and the chance to think about the growing season ahead
February 16, 2023
A woven casket with flowers on top of it. Next Avenue, non traditional burial options

Back to the Earth: Non-Traditional Burials

Paper urns, memorial trees and biodegradable caskets are options for those who want their burial to be environmentally friendly
November 16, 2022
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A woman wearing a backpacking backpack while hiking. Next Avenue, how to start backpacking, older adults

How to Start Backpacking at 65

This backpacking novice uses word like 'difficult, unexpected, peaceful and powerful' to describe her new passion
October 12, 2022
A rural road surrounded by trees with yellow and orange leaves. Next Avenue, leaf peeping, peak fall colors

Advice for Leaf-Peeping Season: Don't Blink

With climate change, scientists say the prime window for breathtaking colors may be closing more quickly
September 23, 2022
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