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Indiana is a Land of Exotic Dunes and Perfect Blue Water Brandon Withrow © Provided by The Daily Beast PVstock.com / Alamy Stock Photo Every step forward I slid a half-step back. How else could you scale sand dunes with angles over 40 degrees that rise up 184 feet? The payoff? At its rounded peak, hikers emerge from a wooded dune path out into a sweeping view of swaying grasses and bright turquoise waters, with the soundtrack of waves crashing in the near distance. Where is this exotic land of high dunes and perfect blue water? Indiana. That’s where. The Indiana Dunes is ...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has announced that entry fees at all 75 Minnesota state parks will be waived on Saturday, June 12th -- encouraging all Minnesotans to get outside and explore Minnesota's parks & trails. The goal is to encourage families to spend time together with a walk outdoors, to explore the natural beauty that Minnesota has to offer. Research shows that walking offers multiple benefits, from increased creativity and better brain function to more flexibility and stamina. So you won't just burn calories, you'll also improve your well-being. Get our free mob...

Avoid the crowds along these 25 secret hiking trails around CT Peter Marteka FacebookTwitterEmail While popular state park hiking areas filled up fast during the pandemic, forcing the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to close them, nearby land trusts and municipal open spaces sat relatively empty and unused. To enjoy our natural beauty without the crowds, skip the overused trails and visit these paths less traveled. Hidden Valley Preserve Location: Washington Total distance: 17 miles Must-see: The “Pinnacle” and “Lookout” overlooks Hidden Valley Preserve is home...

Holyoke’s Utility Takes Leadership Role in Green Energy Holyoke G&E Manager Jim Lavelle at the hydroelectric facility at the Hadley Falls Dam. Holyoke Gas & Electric was recently recognized among a handful of utilities nationwide for its leadership in transforming to a carbon-free energy system. That designation, from the Smart Electric Power Alliance, underscores a green-energy mindset at the municipal utility that is not only earth-friendly, but a powerful force when it comes to economic development in the Paper City. Jim Lavelle acknowledged that Holyoke Gas & Electric (HG&E) has some de...

SOUTHWEST HARBOR—Much of Gary Hoyle’s artistic career has been working with creating realistic reflections of life, but his show, “Aspects of Nature,” allows the viewer’s imagination to travel wherever it may.  When the Wendell Gilley Museum opens for the season on May 14, Hoyle’s show will be on display until the second week of June. Also in the museum will be a few examples of Hoyle’s realism work.  For nearly three decades, Hoyle worked as an artist for the Maine State Museum, creating displays and bringing the stories of the state’s past to life.   “It was proba...