By Seth Boster From The Gazette Colorado Springs—Bret Tennis started working around Garden of the Gods 17 years ago. “We used to say 1.2 million visitors a year when I started here,” said the park operations administrator. “Now we say over 4.5 million.” The annual numbers are reportedly similar at Rocky Mountain National Park, where…
Colorado’s Garden of the Gods Can Still Be Great in the Busy Summer. Here Are Some Tips
Break Out the Cherry Bounce
It’s bounce season in Wisconsin. No, not the jump-around tradition at a Wisconsin Badgers football game. Here, we’re talking about cherry bounce: hard liquor, often brandy, with a load of fresh cherries soaking in it. Bounce is a strong tradition in parts of Wisconsin, particularly the Door Peninsula, that thumb that juts out into Lake…
Chicken Street Tacos
View the print-ready version of this recipe. Why I Love This Recipe BEST flavor! – These chicken street tacos pack a punch of fresh flavor, and every person in my family devours them. It’s no surprise they’re such a popular recipes among TBFS fans! 30 Minute Meal – Start to finish in less than 30 minutes? Yes…
Tales of a Morel Hunter
Morel hunting and elk hunting have a lot in common. Namely, “hunting.” Both pursuits take place in the mountains, in places that are typically inconvenient to access, require enormous effort, and can take a toll on body, spirit, clothing, relationships, and anything else of value. But we do it anyway. We do it because both…
When Not to Call a Pro: Easy DIY Fixes
Few things are as satisfying as a job well done, and most of us are handier than we think. Many projects—such as fixing a misaligned cabinet door—may not seem DIY-friendly at first, but are actually quite simple. While it’s best to leave hanging cabinets to the pros or a pro-level do-it-yourselfer, fixing sagging doors, loose…
Grand Aïoli Is Dip for Dinner, the Provençal Way
Grand aïoli (or aïoli garni) is Provence, France’s perfect response to the question of laid-back summer entertaining. This large spread of seasonal vegetables and seafood, with a generous bowl of garlicky mayonnaise (the aïoli) is a relaxed and convivial meal that invites guests to pick and dip, with no cutlery required. Serve it with chilled…
Clay Paving Brick Is Superior
If you read my column on a regular basis, you may recall that about two months ago I touched on the perils of using paving brick made from concrete. These pavers fade in color over time as the thin cement paste that gives them their color succumbs to Mother Nature and high-pressure streams of water…
Stone Walkways Are Easy to Lay
Dear James: My perennial garden has grown up and I need to make some access pathways through it. What is the best method to lay an attractive stone pathway?—Kim H. Dear Kim: It is not difficult to build an attractive, natural-looking garden pathway yourself. Many pathway materials are available, such as bricks and special pavers,…
Battling Bed Bugs: Prevention Tips and Remedies for a Pest-Free Home
In her early 20s, Jenny resided in a dorm in New York City. To her horror, she found several bed bugs on her bed one day. “All the people living in the dorm immediately evacuated,” Jenny said. Bed bugs are unwelcome hitchhikers that resist eviction. They infest beds, hotels, and even movie theaters. These crafty…
Gene Mutation May Explain Why Some Dodge COVID Symptoms: Study
A new study suggests that people who contract COVID-19 but do not exhibit symptoms, referred to by researchers as “super-dodgers,” may have a genetic mutation that serves as a form of protection. The research study was published in the journal Nature on July 19 and led by researchers from the University of California–San Francisco. It…
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