Outdoors
April 16th every national park across the country will not have an entrance fee. America's most visited national park, The Great Smokey Mountains National Park, is right here in NC.
The votes are in….any ideas what state is the most obsessed with exercise? According to the CDC, only 53 percent of adults meet the “Physical Activity Guidelines for aerobic physical activity.” Parts of the country rank higher than others for having a reputation of being active. According to a study conducted by Exercise.com, Minnesota […]
Rebel Wilson Shows Off Astonishing 75-Pound Weight Loss On Beach In Fiji Rebel Wilson looks like she’s having the time of her life while hanging out on the beach in Fiji. Wilson is currently working with Tourism Fiji on their “Open to Happiness” campaign as a Fiji Tourism ambassador all while flaunting her 75-pound […]
We need to move. Movement in the form of exercise can mean many different things to many different people. Exercise is a fantastic way to improve health, improve mobility, improve our mood, and improve bone density. Exercise slows the aging of bones and muscles. Exercise lowers stress and anxiety and is very effective for […]
Organizers of the popular music festival, Bonnaroo, have announced that the festival has been cancelled. A statement released by the organizers explain that the “campgrounds are flooded to the point that we are unable to drive in or park vehicles safely”. The flooding is a result of tremendous rains from Hurricane Ida that […]
The ‘Murder Hornets’ Are Back It took eight months, but the Murder Hornets are back. The first sighting of 2021 has been confirmed in Washington state, according to the state’s Department of Agriculture. The insects – an aggressive species of hornet native to Asia – were spotted in a rural area just two miles from […]
Mixing music and romance is a great way to turn date night into a great night. The Charlotte area is offering lots of options for couples this summer, no matter what type of music lights your fire. Musical Theater Rock out under the stars with musical theater presented by Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte. […]
As mentioned in my previous blog, there are many chemicals to avoid when purchasing sunscreens. It doesn’t stop there. Other variables to consider would be SPF levels and damage to the coral reefs and aquatic life. Believe it or not, sunscreen might actually be the cause of skin cancer. The inaccurate information about skin […]
It’s here. Summer. And along with all the fun that summertime can bring, it also brings the heat! Not everyone can hit the lake or a community pool, so where CAN you go to cool off in the Queen City this Summer? The local spray grounds of course!! And there a several around for you […]
Are you an indoor human? Have you become more of an outdoor human thanks to the pandemic? If so, you are not alone. Three out of Five “Indoor” Americans have changed their ways and become outdoor people.