7 Tips for Better Winter BirdwatchingDraw more birds to your yard and see more birds when you're out and aboutFebruary 6, 2025
Citizen Scientists on the ProwlThe discovery of a near-extinct bumble bee in a garden in suburban Chicago inspires people worried about climate change to restore fouled ecosystemsJanuary 31, 2025
How to View the Northern Lights — Maybe Right in Your BackyardThe magical light show is particularly active now during the peak of an 11-year sun cycleJanuary 10, 2025
Cultivating Happiness, One Awe-Filled Step at a TimeMy own self-imposed rules were simple — step outside, observe with intentionality, embrace aweNovember 28, 2024
Going Au Naturel: Why I Enjoy Nude SwimmingFor more than 50 years, my husband and I have enjoyed the freedom and sensation of swimming nakedNovember 14, 2024
Geocaching: The World's Largest Treasure HuntThere are over three million active geocache players worldwide, trying to find about 3.5 million hidden caches in 191 countries on all seven continentsOctober 24, 2024
Fall Gardening Tips: Prepare Your Garden for WinterCollect seeds, clean up garden debris and do one final weeding to get everything in shapeOctober 8, 2024
Why I Still CampAsking people why they camp is like asking artists or musicians to talk about what they do. Some things express themselves best in the doing.October 3, 2024
Canoeing Minnesota's Boundary Waters With Three GenerationsCanoeing helps family members of all ages discover what's important in lifeSeptember 25, 2024
The Unexpected Rewards of Hiking With an Older FriendGloria's no-nonsense attitude, kindness and warmth have inspired me. She is the perfect hiking companion.September 13, 2024
Van Life VanguardMany Americans aged 50 and over are test-driving a manageably mobile lifestyleAugust 27, 2024
Into the Wild: Exploring America's National Wildlife RefugesRefuges can now be found in all 50 states and five U.S. territories. Many are within an hour's drive of a major metropolitan area and offer the tranquility of a beautiful natural space.August 23, 2024
The Problem with PlasticThe big blue bin makes recycling seem simple: It’s anything butAugust 21, 2024
Nature's Detectives: Exploring Citizen ScienceCitizen science programs benefit individuals, communities and the scientific fieldAugust 16, 2024
Let's Go GlampingDespite the frills and creature comforts of luxury camping, aka 'glamping,' nature is still the focus for most campersAugust 15, 2024
Pétanque for the GoldThis endearing and enduring game might not be an Olympic event, but it represents the best of FranceJuly 30, 2024