After about a year of silence, Pearl Abyss dropped a lot of info on its upcoming game Crimson Desert at The Game Awards 2020. Originally meant to be an MMO with a greater story focus compared to the studio’s previous Black Desert Online, Crimson Desert has now shifted to an […]
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The following is a list of what visitor services will be available this winter: Canyon Village: Lobby and restrooms only at the Canyon Visitor Education Center. Old Faithful: Geyser Grill and Bear Den Gift Shop. It’s still yet to be decided whether the Old Faithful Visitor Education Center will be […]
By Sally French Winter RV road trips are more popular than ever this year as people look for socially distanced vacations that don’t involve airplanes or hotels. For some travelers, a winter RV road trip in 2020 might mean driving to grandma’s house for the holidays but sleeping in your […]
Eat This, Not That! The Worst Way COVID Stress Affects Your Health There’s no denying that 2020 has made us face some overwhelming challenges—and it’s making us stressed out.According to a September 2020 report, The State Of Mental Health In America, the number of people looking for help with anxiety […]
It was March 2020 and Jim Montecucco was desperate to ski. Seattle-area resorts had closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so the 58-year-old Kirkland resident hauled out a backcountry ski setup he had purchased in 2018 but never used. He called up fellow Kirkland resident Richie Tagliano, a snowboarder, and […]
Getty Short, dark days, frigid temperatures, chapped lips. Winter can be a tough time in the best years … and safe to say, most people would agree 2020 hasn’t been the best year. Add in the general existential dread and all the small stressors—like, say, reliving third grade math with […]
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 […]
Although we may think of the winter solstice as the darkest day of the year, it’s these next few weeks that truly plumb the depths. Personally, I cannot wait for that moment in the sky on Dec. 21 when the sun is as low as it can go, marking the […]
Get ready for the strangest MLB Winter Meetings any of us can remember. This year won’t involve a fancy hotel, rumors coming out of late-night conversations in the bar or lobby, or trades completed in the secrecy of hotel rooms. That was pre-COVID life. In 2020, the most interesting week […]
NEW YORK STATE (NEWS10) — Winter is coming, are you ready? New York State Police (NYSP) and AAA Western and Central NY (WCNY) want to make sure you’re prepared for whatever weather whips through the region this season by offering some helpful tips to keep you safe. In anticipation for […]
Ed Balint | The Repository Brad Bowen is among the snowboarding enthusiasts counting down the days until Ohio’s ski resorts open. The 34-year-old Mayfield Heights man embraces the snow. When there’s enough of it to consistently cover slopes in the region, Bowen plays out his wintertime ritual, standing atop an ivory hill and peering through his […]
Search and Rescue volunteers are worried about the winter after having a summer filled with a record- number of rescues on trails during the pandemic. WASHINGTON, USA — Summer sun brought with it challenges for local search and rescues teams as swarms of novice hikers who weren’t prepared well for […]
Now that winter is making days shorter, colder and darker, it’s more important than ever to make self-care part of your regular routine. And I’m not talking about the Instagram #selfcare that requires fancy bath bombs or expensive lotions. I’m talking about 21 easy ways you can get cozy and relaxed this […]
Just an hour from Seattle lies Snoqualmie Pass, home to several ski areas and vast backcountry skiing terrain. The ski tour to Pineapple Pass is a classic for its quality terrain and gorgeous setting. Starting from the parking lot of the Alpental Ski Area, you ski up following the South […]
GALENA, Ill. — After switching on the music, Emily Painter checked her computer to make sure all the dancers attending the class virtually could hear the song and see her as she started to move. Every song had different moves and a new tempo, but each was designed to ensure […]
This story originally appeared in High Country News and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Every winter, volunteers from Seattle Mountain Rescue are dispatched to the sites of dozens of harrowing incidents: They rescue backcountry skiers buried in avalanches, help injured hikers descend slick trails—and once, they even removed […]
Africa is to get its first quarantine-free travel corridors from the UK opening up the prospect of winter safari holidays in Namibia and Rwanda once national lockdown ends. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced the two countries will have quarantine lifted from Saturday at 4am, along with other winter sun […]
Snowmobilers ride at Vail Pass in February 2020.Photo by Liz Copan / Summit Daily archives The White River National Forest’s winter motor vehicle use season begins Monday, Nov. 23. Per U.S. Forest Service rules, all wheeled vehicles — including bikes — are limited to plowed routes or designated routes open […]
The fall semester moved most classes online, but the winter session will be completely virtual. Although the winter session will have an expanded course roster, it will not offer students any in-person options. Many Cornell students and professors plan to continue their academic work through winter session classes, but will […]
CINCINNATI — They’re holding cardboard signs at intersections, making camp under bridge approaches and curling up in doorways to sleep. A growing number of people are homeless and unsheltered in Greater Cincinnati, and advocates and service providers are worried the coronavirus pandemic could make this winter the most difficult in […]
New and familiar experiences in North Lake Tahoe have been bolstered by significant investments designed to ensure the health and safety for residents and visitors. NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (PRWEB) November 11, 2020 The resilient businesses and communities that make up the North Lake Tahoe region are prepared to welcome […]
Congressional inaction on COVID-19 relief combined with rising coronavirus cases is prompting more restaurants to close up shop for the winter and go into hibernation until warmer weather returns. Many restaurant owners, faced with the prospect of daily financial losses, are choosing to lay off employees until spring when customers […]