Jun 26 2026
There is something wonderfully indulgent about a jar of homemade sugar scrub. With just a handful of ingredients, you can turn an ordinary shower into a small at-home spa ritual while gently smoothing rough areas such as elbows, knees, hands, and feet. This DIY lavender sugar scrub with coconut oil is inspired by the simple, …
Jun 04 2026
High in California’s Sierra Nevada, granite peaks rise above forests, wildflower-filled meadows, rushing creeks, and clear alpine lakes. Trails disappear toward high mountain passes, marmots scramble between boulders, and some of the most dramatic landscapes in the American West stretch far beyond the nearest road. This is the John Muir Wilderness, an enormous protected landscape …
May 23 2026
From tiny freshwater turtles basking on logs to enormous leatherbacks crossing entire oceans, turtles are among the most distinctive animals on Earth. Their protective shells, slow and deliberate movements, remarkable migrations, and extraordinary longevity have fascinated people for generations. Every May 23, World Turtle Day celebrates turtles and tortoises while drawing attention to the growing …
Mar 23 2026
A handful of finished compost can contain an extraordinary community of microorganisms along with small amounts of plant nutrients and decomposed organic matter. Compost tea is one way gardeners try to transfer some of those soluble materials and microbes into water so they can be applied easily around plants. The basic idea is simple: steep …
Feb 21 2026
Washington’s shoreline is made for beachcombing. Along the Pacific Coast and around Puget Sound, waves tumble stones smooth, winter storms rearrange gravel beds, and decades of maritime history occasionally leave unexpected traces among the driftwood and pebbles. On the right beach, a slow walk along the tide line might reveal translucent agates, beautifully frosted sea …
Feb 21 2026
The Oregon Coast is a treasure hunter’s dream. Along more than 360 miles of rugged Pacific shoreline, winter storms uncover gravel beds, waves polish colorful stones, rivers carry minerals toward the sea, and tides leave behind everything from agates and sea glass to unusual driftwood and the occasional fishing float. Some beaches are especially famous …
Feb 21 2026
There is something wonderfully addictive about finding sea glass. One minute you’re walking along an ordinary stretch of shoreline, and the next a flash of aqua, green, amber, or frosted white catches the light between the pebbles. Storms can make those discoveries more likely—not because a single storm magically transforms fresh broken glass into beautifully …
Feb 18 2026
On Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, the Pacific Ocean is constantly delivering things to shore. Driftwood tumbles onto beaches after storms. Fishing floats travel enormous distances. Bottles, buoys, shoes, ropes, household objects, and stranger things still appear among the rocks and logs. Most beachgoers walk past them. John Anderson started picking them up. What began with a …
Feb 06 2026
Culebra may be small, but it contains nearly everything many travelers picture when dreaming about the Caribbean: white-sand beaches, transparent turquoise water, coral reefs, sea turtles, quiet coves, dry tropical hills, and an island pace that encourages you to stop trying to fit quite so much into the day. Located east of Puerto Rico’s main …
Jan 28 2026
Winter is the perfect excuse to have a little more fun with your nails. Deep jewel tones feel richer against cozy sweaters, silvery finishes mimic frosty mornings, and even soft beige and pastel shades take on a completely different personality when paired with glitter, speckles, or delicate snowflake details. The winter nail looks pictured here …
