Elephant Hill could be L.A.’s next great park. Will residents save it in time?

Elephant Hill has potential, advocates say, to be another Debs Park-style of open space. Will the public agencies save it ...
Taste of Home on MSN

King of Christmas vs. Balsam Hill: Which Brand Makes a Better Christmas Tree?

Looking for a premium artificial Christmas tree? We tested both brands to settle the King of Christmas vs. Balsam Hill debate ...
Homes and Gardens on MSN

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill's Retro Christmas Tree Decor Is Heavy on Nostalgia But Light on Kitsch – Here's How to Replicate Their Simple, On-Trend Look

Retro Christmas can have an over-the-top '80s connotation, but not in the country artists' living room – design experts ...
Travel + Leisure on MSN

I Live in Brazil—Here Are 7 Hidden Gems Around the Country You Won't Find in Guidebooks

João Pessoa, the capital of the state of Paraíba, is an enigmatic coastal metropolis. From the city’s beaches, you’ll see ...
The Gazette

Public orchards could be a path for local food, community connections

Trees Forever works with city officials in Des Moines and Dubuque to plant community orchards in public spaces.

Why a Texas man attempted to kill a 600-year-old oak tree

This isn't just any tree. The Treaty Oak stands at 507 Baylor St. in Austin, Texas, just a few blocks north of the Colorado River in the oldest section of the city. The 600-year-old sentinel remains ...
Chapelboro

‘A Space To Breathe:’ the Coker Arboretum’s Enduring Legacy

There once was just one tree in the space that is now the Coker Arboretum. UNC-Chapel Hill consisted of only about 800 students. Howell Hall did not exist. Neither did the Morehead Planetarium. Only ...
Travel + Leisure on MSN

Benedict Cumberbatch on the Country He’s ‘Utterly in Love With’ and Other ‘Extraordinary’ Destinations He’s Visited

The Emmy winner takes his flair for the dramatic to Amazon’s Five-Star Theater, sharing some of his own five-star travels ...

43 Of The Oldest Surviving Pics That Give Us A Glimpse Into The Past

Photography has come a long way since the first ever photo saw the light of day. We've gone from painstakingly exposing metal ...
SFGate

Pleasant Hill: Fallen Tree Knocks Down Power Lines Near Downtown

A tree fell and knocked down power lines near downtown Pleasant Hill, police said Tuesday morning. Pleasant Hill police initially issued an alert at about 12:15 a.m. about downed power lines on ...
The Press Democrat

Farm stands, trails and a joyful trot

An autumn mood The morning air bites a little sharper in November, but it’s the kind of cold that wakes you up. You see it in ...

Urban Ashes Redefines How K-12 Campuses Grow, Learn, and Thrive

Innovative workshop reimagines school campuses as living systems that teach sustainability by design. HENDERSON, Nev., Nov. 4 ...