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On The Quiet Side Of Rocky Mountain National Park: 3 Splendid Stays In Grand County, Colorado

8/1/2025

Craving an escape from summer heat and humidity to the crisp mountain air of Colorado? Think Grand County, a spectacular destination surrounded by Rocky Mountain peaks, alpine lakes, and quaint mountain towns in north-central Colorado. Grand County offers abundant outdoor and nature adventures, from wildlife viewing to hiking and lake activities; and it is considered the Western Gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP). Also home to the Winter Park Ski Area, Grand County is quite popular in winter; yet as a summer destination, it is relatively overlooked among tourists. The charming town of Grand Lake at the west entrance of RMNP is known as the quiet side of the heavily visited ... (click for more)

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Ann Yungmeyer writes about an escape from summer heat and humidity to the crisp mountain air of Colorado. Think Grand County, a spectacular destination surrounded by Rocky Mountain peaks, alpine lakes and quaint mountain towns in north-central Colorado.

Day 2, Chattanooga To Oregon Road Trip: It's Arbor Day Every Day In Nebraska City

8/1/2025

It's always Arbor Day in the little town of Nebraska City, Nebraska, where trees reign supreme. On our ambitious cross country road trip, we reached an inauspicious section of Nebraska just above the Kansas line. Suddenly we had arrived at the home of all things Arbor Day in an unlikely setting. And it's all tied in with the Morton ... (click for more)

Road Trip: 2,593 Miles From Chattanooga To The Oregon Coast

7/31/2025

Let's take a road trip 2,593 miles from Chattanooga to the coast of Oregon. No matter Mert and I are in our mid-70s, and our fellow couple, Zef and Min, have gone through some health issues recently. No, let's hit the road after lining up an interesting assortment of stops along the way - from Airbnbs, vintage hotels and farm stays to ... (click for more)

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New Exhibit At Ruby Falls Honors Chattanooga's Historic Black Business District

7/28/2025

A new exhibit, hosted by Ruby Falls from July 30 to Nov. 6, highlights Chattanooga’s historic black business district. Curated by historian Stefanie Haire, Ph.D., "Building ... more

"Dry" Saint Joe, Texas, Where The Cattle Drive Once Came Through

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Chattanooga Serves As Basecamp For 250 Outdoor Storytellers

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Bradley County Cell Ban Is A Learning Moment: For Parents

8/2/2025

Our children are addicted to their cell phones. I don’t blame the kids, I would be the same way, probably worse. The Bradley County Schools have a new cell phone policy: ban the cell, bell to bell. If you’re in class, no cell phone. Hamilton County Schools should follow the courageous lead of our sister city. Can we all agree it would be a better opportunity for the teachers to teach, and the kids to learn, if we ban the cell, bell to bell? I understand parents who need a ... more

Hamilton County Alcatraz

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City Council Should Reject Enormous Tax Increase Of 28% - And Response (4)

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Remember The Teachers, Too

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Mocs Hire First NIL Manager

8/1/2025

First Look The Chattanooga Mocs have made several new hires leading into a new athletics school year. The highlight is the creation of an NIL Manager position with Jalen Washington taking on the role. Washington joins from Mississippi State and fills a pivotal position in the ever-changing landscape of college athletics. First Thought “We’re excited to have Jalen on board. His experience and enthusiasm for NIL provide an excellent resource for our student-athletes in this new space ... more