#nature

#nature

Black walnuts hitting a barn roofFairly rapped the morning.          Massachusetts,Autumn. Orioles and pumpkins.And the crack of those round shellsLike a hardwood mallet hammering a wedgeInto the moment, splitting it ever open Up ahead, letting it travel with us,Us into it, articulatedOngoing: whatever was to happen nextAnticipated as half-consciouslyAs the smack of the next mailed walnutOn the roof, but at exactly what Interval none of us could tell.

The grasses have now dried and turned golden, the air filled with the scents of fall. Eszter stops, "A moose!" Down in the willows along the creek, a single moose munches on the plants. We are far enough away to pleasantly observe the stoic creature in its home, a lovely spot in a high meadow tucked between mountains with no one else around except for us.

Valley of Fire State Park showcases stunning red Aztec sandstone formations, especially striking during sunrise and sunset, providing a perfect day trip from Las Vegas.

The area promises wine, walking, seafood and an eclectic history from prehistoric cave-dwellers to Agatha Christie.

What Nomad Sikkim is doing is connecting that cultural strength with the global digital economy. This is tourism with purpose, where visitors don't just come and go, but become part of the local story, supporting livelihoods and preserving heritage.

During the pandemic, when we were both working from home, my husband and I started having a daily 'tea-and-toast break' when our schedules accommodated. It provides a few minutes each day when we talk, laugh, sit in the garden, or otherwise relax and enjoy each other's company.

Freya Bromley reflects on how nature's restorative power is significant for her and emphasizes the community she discovered through a women's swimming retreat in Cornwall.

The squirrels dance effortlessly across the snowy branches, showcasing their agility and vivacity, contrasting sharply with my own frail state of health as I observe from my sick chair.

"Whenever you think or you believe or you know, you're a lot of other people: but the moment you feel, you're nobody-but-yourself."

White Sands National Park is the largest gypsum sand dunefield in the world. It covers 275 square miles with glittering white sand and unusual desert vegetation.

Africa's off-peak or "green season" offers a vibrant landscape and intimate wildlife experiences with fewer crowds, making it a unique time to visit.

"Salute," like many of Schuyler's best works, is a form of strenuous mental calisthenics presented as an easygoing nature poem. "Past is past," it begins.

How do the small birds in the street know how not to die— that whatever they gather, hunger for, is never enough to keep them in the road when our wheels bear down upon them?

Honeymoon Island State Park offers over four miles of pristine beach ideal for wildlife sightings and shelling, giving a quieter alternative to developed beaches.

Goldsworthy's sheepskin rug made from shearing scraps, stained and stitched with thorns, invites a visceral appreciation of rural life, juxtaposing luxury with the harshness of nature.

Ottawa doesn’t have the same buzz as Toronto or Montreal, but it offers a unique blend of history, nature, and culture that is often overlooked.

The luxury chain 1 Hotels opened its Seattle location less than a week before my stay, bringing nature indoors with biophilic furniture, live plants, and natural surfaces.