Outdoors

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Open vintage red cooler filled with ice and a red item inside, placed on wooden floor next to a measuring cup and cleaner.

The $5 Summer Cooling Trick That Makes Outdoor Days Much More Comfortable

Keep a cooler full of these icy cloths on hand for every outdoor summer event or activity.

By Charlyne Mattox

Jul 24, 2026

Sky-Gazing and Weather News

Canadian wildfire smoke returns to New York City

What to Know about Pet Safety and Air Quality

By Katie Bowlby

Jul 16, 2026

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See March’s 'Blood Worm Moon' Total Lunar Eclipse

By Jill Gleeson

Feb 27, 2026

5 min

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Non-Groundhog Animals to Watch on Groundhog Day

By Maggie Horton

Feb 2, 2026

groundhog handler aj dereume holds punxsutawney phil after he saw his shadow on groundhog day 2026, predicting 6 more weeks of winter

Phil’s Groundhog Day Forecast vs. a Meteorologist

By Terri Robertson

Feb 2, 2026

7 min

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Bird-Watching

A male House Finch (Haemorhous mexicanus) eating blueberries on the bush.

Want More Birds in Your Yard? Plant What They Need to Thrive

An expert recommends 12 native plants that offer food, shelter, and nesting material throughout the year.

By Lisa Cericola

Jul 27, 2026

My Review of the Birdfy Smart Bird Bath Camera

By Jessica Dukes

Jul 2, 2026

Eagle taking off from its nest, with a scenic view of a lake and mountains in the background.

Big Bear Valley Eaglets Luna and Sandy Fledge

By Terri Robertson

Jun 29, 2026

Do Hummingbirds Remember Where Feeders Are?

By Arricca Elin SanSone

Jun 20, 2026

hummingbirds at the fulcher residence on south lee phillips...

When to Remove Hummingbird Feeders for Vacation

By Christopher Michel

Jun 12, 2026