These are lichens. Lichens are non-destructive, living organisms composed of a fungus and algae living in a symbiotic ...

Mayor David Silva declared that Buellton stands at a pivotal point because of a number of projects before pronouncing the ...

A Say’s phoebe now resides in my neighborhood. I hear its territorial song off and on every day. Hearing it and seeing it ...

If you want to spruce up a bedroom, you can of course paint or buy new bed coverings. But, if you really want to add impact, ...

Republican lawmakers in North Carolina’s House and Senate have agreed on a plan to further fund Helene recovery efforts. The ...

A selective guide to some of the many fine food outlets, festivals and activities keeping Kinsale’s worldwide fame alive — ...

Mesa Verde National Park in southwestern Colorado protects and preserves the cultural heritage of 26 tribes of Ancestral ...

Arizona might be known for its vast stretches of desert, but tucked out of sight is a pristine lake that's perfect for an off ...

It was a cold and crystal clear late morning in February, walking around the beaver pond when I heard the unmistakable call ...

The Cape Falcon trail rewards hikers with breathtaking coastal vistas, while the path to Short Sand Beach (affectionately known as “Shorty’s” by locals) leads to a protected cove popular with surfers ...

The Dollar Tree on East Wears Valley Road stands as a monument to frugality in a town designed to separate visitors from their vacation budgets. The green lettering beckons like a beacon of bargain ...

The wraparound porch, now enclosed with windows, puts diners eye-level with swaying shore pines and offers glimpses of the ocean through the trees. Breakfast reigns ... foraged ingredients like sea ...