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Wonderland Park adding rides, extending lease

Wonderland park is expanding its land and its lease for more entertainment for decades to come. Owner and general manager Paul Borchardt said he is extending the park's lease with the City of Amar...

The Top 10 Beginner Horse Riding Mistakes

There is a lot to remember when you first start learning to ride a horse. These are common beginning horse riding mistakes and how to avoid them.

The differences between state parks and national parks (and why you should visit both)

Whether you’re a huge fan of all things nature and have the mountain bike, tents and hiking boots to prove it, or you enjoy the more laid-back day trips with the family, there’s no denying the beauty of the natural world around us, especially...

This is What a Massive 500 Gallon Propane Tank Explosion Looks Like

If there's one thing that you want to avoid with anything that's propane powered from your grill to your heater, It would most obviously be a situation that would put the propane tank in danger of building up enough pressure to explode and send shrapnel flying everywhere. While these tanks are fitted with safety...

Perfect Picnic Menu: 50+ Make Ahead Picnic Recipes

What makes the perfect picnic menu? Make ahead picnic recipes, of course! Prepare the perfect picnic with these sandwiches, appetizers, salads, and more!

Spring Cleaning Tips for Your RV

It’s time to grab your favorite cleaning products and give your RV a good spring cleaning.

The Benefits of Park City Condo Rentals

Choosing a Park City or Deer Valley condo to rent over a hotel makes a lot of sense for many reasons. The benefits are abundant.

Find Your Solitude · Dishing Park City

Next time you are looking for a different kind of dining experience, consider making the easy drive over to Solitude Resort for a magical evening in their yurt. We were recently invited to try this unique dinner ourselves, and between the ambiance and the delectable food, it was nothing short of amazing. You begin your journeyRead More

3 Things that will Help you Sell your Park City Home Faster

It's time to sell your Park City home and you are faced with the task of finding the perfect realtor. Before you decide who to hire, make sure your

Everything You Need To Know About Hiking In Park City

Tucked away into the Wasatch Mountain Range, Park City is a nexus point for over 400 miles of trails for you to explore. Whether you have a vacation home in Park City or are just visiting, you can use our Park City hiking guide to learn everything you need to know about hiking in this beautiful area. Top 10 Trails You

Wish You Could Step Inside a Snow Globe? Then You Should Probably Visit Park City

A sweet escape for ski bums and aprés-ski aficionados alike.

How to Get Rid of & Keep Flies Away Inside & Outside Your Park City, UT House this Fall

The thick of summer and early fall are always thick with flies, and they feel extra sticky. You know, that feeling when their sticky little legs land on you? This is the time of year that they are breeding like crazy and as long as they are outside, they aren’t quite as bothersome. It’s when Read More

Riding Wet Trails & Why Ruts Suck

Simply, when riding wet trails, if mud or trail is sticking to your shoe or tires, you should turn around. Also, when you encounter a muddy patch, don't assume the rest of the trail will be any better. More often than not, it only gets worse and you should quite while you're still ahead.

Does Medicare Cover Gym Memberships?

Medicare in the United States does not provide reimbursement or coverage for gym memberships. Under part A, original Medicare makes provisions for inpatient hospital services;Continue reading

Schaumburg Park District offers gardening tips

From butterfly gardening and native plants to fresh veggies in the backyard, spring is the time to sprout new ideas for the landscape.

How to use your local park for a kickass workout

Get out of the confinement of your gym and enjoy this circuit workout, using only trees and benches as props.

Are You Getting The Most Out of Your ACA Membership?

When you join the nation's oldest paddlesports organization, you're joining a community of people who love what you love! You're also ...

Sports: What Motivates Athletes?

How Sports Can Help Your Kids Outsmart Everyone Else

The playing field provides the ideal context for learning fractions, probability, equations, risk assessment, principles of finance, behavioral economics and even multi-variable calculus