A shocking theory suggests Santa Claus originated as a Siberian shaman who distributed psychedelic mushrooms and drank ...

Last-minute Christmas gift shoppers can visit Walmart, Target, Home Depot, and CVS on Christmas Eve, but most stores will be ...

Christmas in France would not be complete without free-flowing champagne, oysters or a bûche de Noël. And the French holiday ...

For the latest in our review of 2025, we explore the best hotel designs of the year – from a surrealist hotel by Philippe Starck to an Oaxaca hotel modelled on pre-Hispanic pyramids.

Last Updated on December 25, 2025 by Rina Nehdar   There is no shortage of impressive national parks in the American West, and yet, Bryce Canyon stands unique among them. The first time I came, I wasn ...

Explore New Jersey's short hikes, where breathtaking views and scenic beauty make every trail feel like a hidden gem, perfect ...

No doubt you’ve seen your share of hollies this month — in wreaths and boughs or perhaps on holiday cards and catalog covers. But are they growing in your garden? Lore holds that ancient ...

When I worked on The Architectural Review, come Christmas season, a stream of architects’ greetings cards would trickle ...

Outdoor enthusiasts can explore nearby lakes and forests that showcase Minnesota’s natural splendor. The community spirit shines during local events where neighbors catch up and newcomers are welcomed ...

A biologist finds respite in an old growth forest near Ampersand Mountain that he first discovered with his mentor Greenleaf Chase.

The East Ely Railroad Depot complex stands as perhaps the town’s crown jewel of historical preservation. This National Historic Landmark houses the Nevada Northern Railway Museum, where the past isn’t ...

Artificial Christmas trees have been around since the 19th century, if not earlier. Trees made of dyed feathers originated in ...