Maybe the economy really is getting better, but if you're still planning to forego a pricey vacation this summer, you're likely not alone. Rather than dropping a lot of cash on travel, many Americans ...

Chartres Lodging Group is pleased to announce that Calistoga’s famed geothermal spa, Dr. Wilkinson’s Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs, is now open and welcoming guests once again. The announcement ...

First decide how your kitchen should feel. Set a budget and stay flexible on materials. Pick a contractor or designer with a good reputation. Have you dreamed about an outdoor kitchen that allows you ...

There's nothing like enjoying the outdoors in summer, with beautiful blue skies stretching ahead of you as you enjoy a good book or an al fresco lunch. What you don't want? A side dish of overheating ...

The start of spring is a great time to start a new landscaping project—before all you want to do is lie out in the sun instead of working in it. While there are plenty of outdoor additions that'll amp ...

Since 1952, Californians have flocked to Dr. Wilkinson’s for the therapeutic mud baths and laid-back, Calistoga vibe. Now, that vibe comes with an updated spa, renovated midcentury modern design and ...

It’s April, and the backyard paradise at Lee Neiman’s Pittsburgh home has returned to life. The cascading waterfall has started running again, and the pond catching it has thawed. The fish that went ...

The 'dog days of summer' are getting near in Texas, but one New Braunfels woman doesn't think of them as 'dog days.' "We have our squirrel resort," Breyana Elwell said sitting on her porch. It started ...

Birding is a popular outdoor recreational activity for many Oregonians whether it s watching for varied species, filling a feeder or even building the songbirds a home! There s quite an outdoor show ...