Tamara Gane

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Butternut squash is a comforting and versatile addition to your holiday table. The best part? Most butternut squash recipes are fairly easy to perfect. There's a catch, however. You have to get through the tough exterior skin before you can harvest the sweet, creamy, delicious flesh awaiting you...

There's nothing like taking a getaway from reality. Imagine it: an escape to a place with incredible views, sumptuous linens, and fantastic food. But what good is a vacation if you spend the entire time missing your furry best friend? There are plenty of hotels that accept pets in the South, but who wants to go someplace where your pet is merely accepted? Your four-legged companion is a very, very good boy (or girl) who deserves to be completely and utterly spoiled! Take Cotton Court Hotel in...

These romantic packages are downright swoon-worthy!
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Isn’t it romantic
Whether you think it’s commercial or dreamy, Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to express your feelings to the one you love. Here are some great vacation packages th...

At the best pumpkin patches around the country, you can expect great photo ops, hot cider, and hay bales. And at the spots we've hand-picked for you below you'll find all that—and more.
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The perfect places to pick a pumpkin
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As wildfires become bigger and more common, smoke pollution has become a way of life in many parts of the country, including places that have never grappled with the issue before. According to Ford Seeman, founder, and president of the nonprofit environmental foundation, Forest Founders, “Climate change is disrupting life as we have been accustomed to it. Droughts and fires are causing desertification. Every season, over the last few years, we have broken records for acreage burned and econom...

Traveling is stressful as it is, so let’s not add the burden of getting sick from the flight to your itinerary. Experts reveal where the germs are hiding and how to stay healthy and comfortable while airborne.
Smooth (air) sailing
Utilizing air travel requires a lot of remembering: Did I pack all the clothes I need? How about my toiletries? Did I bring along my passport? The mental checklists are endless. But here’s one checklist you won’t need to keep track of mentally—as long as you make su...

The Highway 1 Discovery Route is an unforgettable road trip following more than 100 miles of shoreline in San Luis Obispo County on California's Central Coast. It’s a great place to take a scenic drive, but to really experience the magic there, you’ll want to get out of your car. Expect elephant seals and monarch butterfly preserves, white sandy beaches and wineries, a world-famous castle, and some of the freshest food in the state. Along the way, you'll be met with views so stunning you’ll find yourself gasping out loud.

For anyone who enjoys a view, a hike, a game of blackjack, or a zen-like dip.
Taken on its own, Lake Tahoe is a marvel. Isolated and expansive, its deep turquoise waters are flanked by the pine-cloaked Sierra Nevada mountain range in a loose bear hug. The area is marked by large boulders deposited by geologic faults and mountainous glaciers millions of years ago.
It's the sum of those parts—and its unique location straddling the California/Nevada line—that makes Tahoe one America's greatest l...

You don't have to spend big money to have big fun at the beach.
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Have fun without spending a fortune
Nothing conjures the word vacation like a long stretch of sandy beach. But if you think that means spending big bucks, think again. Many ...

We all have different feelings about traveling right now. When you’re ready, we hope you feel safe, inspired, and excited to explore Seattle Southside.
Here’s a local’s secret for you: Believe it or not, some of the Seattle area’s best offerings can be experienced without stepping foot downtown. In Seattle Southside — anchored by the three small cities of SeaTac, Des Moines, and Tukwila — you can kayak with seals, feast on some of the Emerald City’s best food, and explore a few of the region’...

The first commercial electric washing machine was introduced in the U.S. in 1907. Hurly Electric Laundry Equipment Co’s product was called the Thor, a nod to the Norse God who summoned thunder and lightning through his mighty hammer. It was a fitting name for a product that must have seemed near miraculous at the time. Since then, there’s been no stopping washing machines, and they’ve become a mainstay for households across the country.
In recent years, consumers have embraced smaller living ...

Albany is the best-kept secret in Oregon, and it makes sense. The town’s charms are easily overlooked as you drive by a collection of chain stores and strip malls, but if you drive through the city’s historic downtown, a different picture takes shape. Albany is home to three historic districts with buildings dating back to the 1850s in more than six different architectural styles. It’s the kind of place where smiling faces greet their neighbors as they pass on the sidewalk, heading to their favorite independent businesses. Add in a lovely location at the confluence of the Calapooia River and W

Take your family on a vacation they'll never forget...without wiping out your savings.
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Make memories without breaking the bank
When people think of all-inclusive resorts, they usually think they have to travel to far-flung destinations beyond the borders of the United States, perhaps heading to an all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean. But ...

Whether you're heading to your favorite campground or only venturing as far as your backyard, these must-have camping accessories will set the scene for some serious outdoor fun.
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Adventure awaits!
Looking for an outdoor activity that will keep you sane and socially distanced this summer? Camping just might be a perfect ch...