Deer roam around Sturtevant Camp in the San Gabriel Mountains. (George Scharffenberger) The trip to the local mountains seemed doomed from the start. COVID-19 cases in California were on the rise. Testing requirements had changed from anyone with or without symptoms to those most at risk. Then there was a […]
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MBA students at NYU Stern are protesting a 3.5% hike in tuition during the pandemic and asking for discounts of 5% to 10% due to the shift toward remote instruction. Stern photo MBA students at New York University’s Stern School of Business are urging the school to reverse a decision […]
Laid off from her job as a dialysis tech during the pandemic, Mexicali resident Beatriz Ojeda felt like she could not take another day alone in her home. “I’ve been struggling to get out of bed,” said Ojeda, 45. She’s been depressed, “to the point that I never would have […]
As a child, Sammy Potter asked his mother for an unusual birthday present: to go on a hike. Now, Potter is getting more than he imagined — an anticipated nine-month trek with his best friend along three of America’s most arduous trails: the Appalachian, Pacific Crest and Continental Divide. Potter […]
As getting exercise becomes increasingly complicated during the coronavirus pandemic, more and more people are turning to woodland trails. Despite the requirement in Massachusetts to wear masks outdoors, exploring is still as interesting as ever and in the chilly weather, the mask now adds a layer of wind and cold […]
Even if you’ve never been to Trillium Lake, you’ve probably seen a few pictures of it. The scenic lake on the flanks of Mount Hood – home to one of the most iconic views of the mountain – is a summer destination for campers and boaters, replaced by cross-country skiers […]
Winter holidays are filled with delicious meals, desserts and sugary drinks, and often all that indulging can take a toll on our physical health. (Have you ever had a stomach ache after eating one too many pieces of Thanksgiving pie?) For this reason, holiday hikes are a popular tradition, one […]
TribLIVE’s Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. About an hour ago Pine officials plan to implement a series of belt-tightening saving measures next year instead of raising taxes to make up for an expected drop in revenue because […]
Anna Magee takes a break by the Thames – Christopher Pledger I love yoga. Well, I loved yoga when I could do it in a room full of sweaty people. Breathing and stretching together, the Buddha bowl chimes, the candles – I couldn’t help but feel a sense of connection […]