summer

One of my favorite summertime indulgences is simply doing nothing. Some people might consider it a waste of a day, but to me, there is nothing better than grabbing a towel/blanket/mat/chair, heading to the park or the beach, and just lounging out in the sun...

I love spending time outdoors during the summer months, but I do not love all of the multi-legged creatures that make their home in the forest.

This past weekend I took the plunge — quite literally, it turns out — and agreed to float the Alberton Gorge on a river raft.

Here’s a sign of summer that almost every person who grew up in America can relate to: lemonade stands. When I was growing up, no summer was complete without at least one lemonade-selling venture. With dreams of arcade games and quarter-machine candy in our heads, my friends and I would gather poster boards, markers, folding chairs and Dixie cups...

Planning a summer trip?

Many factors affect the efficiency of your lawn watering habits. Review these tips before you hook up your sprinkler.

This Sunday, July 8, I’m going to wake up at 4 a.m. Then I’m going to go run 13.1 miles. If it sounds crazy, that’s because it is.

Each year, thousands of people are treated in emergency rooms across the country for fireworks-related injuries.

The sun is out, your friends are over and the kids are splashing around in the pool. Ah yes, it’s summertime, and you’re just dying to break out your grill or smoker and throw an amazing barbeque party in your backyard, at the beach, or wherever you happen to be.

Beat the heat at Missoula’s “almost” world-famous, Splash Montana this summer. Why drive all the way to Columbia Falls to enjoy a waterpark, when you can save money, time and gas by enjoying the one in your own backyard? Not only will you save $3...