Outdoors

While parents are the primary planners (and payers) for camp, grandparents increasingly participate in finding a camp match, transportation and, yes, covering the cost. ...

Love to garden but challenged by your small amount of garden space? You can have the garden of your dreams if you plan well. For expert tips on small-space gardens, read on. ...

When snow covers the ground and the winter winds blow, how do small mammals survive? Many hibernate when the temperatures drop, and finding secure shelter is essential. For tips on how humans can provide wildlife with winter habitats, read on. ...

Groundhog Day 2020 was unlike any other. Since there had been no winter, could Punxsutawney Phil really predict six more weeks of winter? Or, could he predict an early spring since most of the winter was basically like spring, anyway? Groundhog Day 2020 must have been a puzzler for the groundhog as much as it was for us. ...

Almost-painless giving, tips to stay warm, and how to get a free photo of a place you're unable to visit because of poor health. We've got a roundup of all that and more for our readers. ...

We eventually saw a non-pet alligator and about two dozen babies, but not their mother. She was nearby, our guide said, but even he didn’t like being around babies without knowing where their mom was. Too dangerous. ...

Here's something that might make you like winter: Medina's Ice Festival at the picturesque and historic Medina Square, Feb. 17-20. It's a great way for the winter-wary to find out what others enjoy about the season. It's fun and it's free and, did we mention, it's cool? ...

Every day is bird day when you get down to it. Just look outside and you'll see what we mean. Birds are everywhere, even during winter's bitter cold, bringing a bit of color and occasional mayhem to our parks, backyards and birdfeeders. ...