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Too popular for their own good? The country's most popular parks are limiting visitors to manage crowd control. So, if you want to see the sunrise at Acadia National Park or the towering redwoods in Muir Woods, you'll need reservations. Parks have been slammed with tourists, creating crowded parking lots, traffic jams and general craziness during peak travel times. ...

If you've got grandkids along for the ride, It doesn’t matter the type of travel — by air, train or car — boredom will soon set in and make the trip difficult. So, here are a few things you can do to help the journey go more smoothly, making it more enjoyable for the whole family. ...

Homes with window boxes extend a warm welcome. Their design, dimensions and depth are like open arms in living color. For information on how to add them or keep them looking great, read on. ...

Register now for a free event during Global Brain Health Awareness month, June 21-23. The Virtual Brain Health Center (VBHC) is hosting “Make Your Brain Sweat - Summer Brain Bootcamp,” designed to strengthen the mind and body. This three-day event will offer classes, workshops and presentations so you can learn more about the brain and lifestyle risk factors related to Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. ...

On Sunday, June 5, thousands of residents throughout the Cleveland area will head over to Beachwood Place for the 22nd annual Race for the Place benefiting The Gathering Place. In celebration of National Cancer Survivors Day, participants can help raise funds to support the free programs and services offered by The Gathering Place to those impacted by cancer. ...

Did you get a little carried away with indulgent food and drink over the long holiday weekend? Remember, "If you fall off the horse, get right back on." This expression acknowledges that setbacks are a part of life; what's important is your response. Either you can choose to be defeated and give up, or you can get right back in the game and give it another shot. ...

The good news is that the friends we make in our 60s are likely to be a good fit. By now, we’re comfortable with who we are and what we need in our lives. We’ve spent a lifetime making friends and we know how it works. ...

If you apply for long-term care assistance through Medicaid and your application is denied, the situation may seem hopeless. The good news is that you can appeal the decision.  ...