Travel & Outdoors
A Slow Weekend in Three Small Mountain Towns
Hot springs, a 1920s movie theater and the best pie we’ve had all year — no interstate required.
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Author
Eli Sanders
Eli has hiked every trail in this magazine at least twice.
The Planet
Wildfire Season Is Starting Earlier. Here’s How the County Is Preparing
New evacuation zones, cameras on ridgelines and a text-alert system go live this month.
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Travel & Outdoors
National Parks Will Use Timed Entry Again Next Summer
Reservations open in April. Here’s how to get one — and when to go to skip the crowds.
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The Planet
A Neighborhood Solar Co-op Signs Up Its 500th Home
By buying panels together, homeowners are saving about 25 percent on installation.
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Travel & Outdoors
A Night Under the Darkest Skies in America
We drove four hours from the nearest city to see the Milky Way with our own eyes. It was worth…
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The Planet
Flood Maps Are Being Redrawn. Thousands of Homes Could Need Insurance
Draft maps add about 4,800 properties to the high-risk zone. Owners have 90 days to appeal.
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Books & Ideas
Opinion: Every Neighborhood Deserves a Library Open on Sundays
Sunday is the one day families are free. Most of our branches are closed.
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Travel & Outdoors
Cabin Weekends: How to Find (and Book) the Perfect Cabin
What to look for, how far ahead to book and our checklist for a cozy two-night escape.
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Politics
Town Hall Meetings Move to Evenings So More Residents Can Speak
The council voted 7–2 to start public meetings at 6:30 p.m. instead of 2 p.m.
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