Outdoors

The Chalk Festival features sidewalk artistry by professional chalk artists and local community groups, families and individuals — all using the CMA’s south plaza and walkways that wind through the Fine Arts Garden and down to Wade Lagoon as a colorful canvas. ...

What’s better than spending a sunny summer afternoon or a breezy moonlit night outdoors? Adding a glass of local wine or beer to the mix would make it perfect. We've profiled two local businesses that showcase not only spirits, but the spirit of family. ...

A good cocktail can liven up any summertime party, but if you want to impress everyone at your gathering, try creating a delicious mocktail. It has all the pomp and circumstance of a cocktail but without the alcohol. ...

 We're having a hotter summer than usual this year, with Air Quality Alerts from the National Weather Service issued every couple of weeks. A Cleveland Clinic doctor explains what an Air Quality Alert means and its impact on older adults with allergies and asthma. ...

Now that school is out, many grandparents will be taking over childcare duties this summer. And if summer plans call for trips to the pool or a lake, there are a few safety tips that are worth repeating before packing the sunblock and towels. ...

As you're bracing for (or embracing) the cacophony of backyard fireworks this Fourth of July, you might be surprised to learn that, more than a century ago, Cleveland women's groups tried to ban the noisy and dangerous celebrations. ...

Remember when summer was one, long, sun-filled season of possibilities that lasted forever?  Then, suddenly, it became a muggy flash interrupted by Memorial Day, the Fourth of July and Labor Day. Reclaim the season! Our May/June issue is full of suggestions for putting the fun back into summer. ...

Native plants have evolved to our seasons and soil types, so they thrive in less-than-ideal conditions. Native flowers flourish in their natural habitat, even if the soil is depleted, if there’s not enough or too much rain, or if you see caterpillars and other insects on the plants. If your ornamentals are failing to thrive, plant to native flowers in your garden. ...