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From mountain lion hunting permits to a nonresident license lottery, a handful of new Oklahoma hunting laws will go into ...

For over 50 years, retired teacher Laurel Green has nurtured a dynamic garden in upper St Andrew, a true reflection of the diverse flora and fauna she once cherished growing up in St Mary. Style ...

Of course, what truly gives the X-M5 its character is Fujifilm’s much-loved Film Simulation dial. It's placed right on top of the camera and is incredibly intuitive to use. You can switch between ...

After years of expensive dermatology visits and harsh topical treatments that left my skin angry and reactive, I discovered ...

Shelter Cove might be the most remote beach town on our entire list. This tiny community sits at the end of a winding mountain road in California’s Lost Coast region. Getting here takes effort, but ...

For those seeking lighter beginnings, the classic Caesar salad offers crisp romaine coated in a dressing that achieves that elusive balance of garlic, anchovy, lemon, and Parmesan, while the wedge ...

Amelanchiers are purplish-black berries with many names: serviceberry, June berry, saskatoon berry, shadbush, are just a few.

With no clear successor and no signs of a grooming process underway, Cook’s grip on Apple seems likely to last well into the ...

Each day provides at least 85 grams of protein and 30 grams of fiber—two nutrients that promote satiety and support healthy ...

There are nearly 20,000 butterfly species in the world today. About 750 species inhabit the U.S. alone. With so many butterflies in the world, one would think they would band together to improve their ...