My Five Favorite Hikes from The World’s Best National Parks in 500 Walks
July 20, 2022
Narrowing down my favorite hikes in North America’s National Parks is a Herculean task. The more I hike, the longer the list grows! Here's an attempt at a top five, but don't stop there. Check out more in my book, The World's Best National Parks...
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5 Best Tree Hikes in North American National Parks
July 11, 2022
By: Mary Caperton Morton
National Parks protect some of the oldest, largest living organisms on Earth: from 300-foot-tall Redwoods to 5,000-year-old Bristlecone pine trees, these five hikes will take you to the noble bases of some of the world’s...
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5 Books to Give this Christmas … in July!
July 1, 2022
By: Christa Protano Do you celebrate Christmas is July? Personally, I tend to mark the occasion somehow with my kids. But these days, any excuse to gather together as a family or just the grown-ups is a welcome distraction from our challenging...
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Summer Books for the Whole Family
June 24, 2022
By: Christa Protano School is finally winding down, if not out already, and that means the lazy summer days are almost here. Whether you’re gearing up for a family vacation, searching for your child’s next beach read, or looking for activi...
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Father’s Day Gift Guide
June 1, 2022
By: Christa Protano Baseball tickets. Barbecue tools. A new pair of socks. Dads are so easy. That’s why we know he’ll also appreciate a good book. From history to pop culture to silly dad jokes, here are five titles to peak dad’s interes...
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Mother’s Day Gift Guide
May 1, 2022
By: Christa Protano With Mother’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to pick out something special for the most important lady in your life. We can’t think of a better way to say “I Love You, Mom” than with a gift that encourages ...
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All Hail the King (of Rock n’ Roll)
March 21, 2022
Elvis Presley famously wore a medallion bearing the letters “TCB,” representing his personal motto “takin’ care of business.” So that’s what we’re going to do here, and answer every big question you’ve ever had about Elvis. (Thank ...
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Cooking By the Book
February 22, 2022
By: Christa Protano Ever wonder what Bilbo Baggins or Mr. Darcy ate in a single day? Now, superfans of classic literature can take a deep dive into the diets of a their favorite characters and get creative in the kitchen, too. Inspired by worl...
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Take a Break from Adulting with These 4 Creative Books
January 17, 2022
By: Christa Protano Let’s be honest, sometimes we just want to feel like a kid again. Luckily, there is an easy way to do just that. Whether it’s coloring, painting or drawing, tapping into our creative side helps us feel less stressed and...
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Stress-Busting Adult Coloring Pages to Start Your Year With
January 4, 2022
Looking to add a new kind of meditation to your routine? Coloring is a proven stress reliever. It's said to take some attention away from yourself, relax the brain, and let a bit of joy in! So next time you find your hands balled into fists or you...
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