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Lesser-Known Waterfall Hikes Around Vancouver, Washington

You don't have to go far from Vancouver, Washington to find lush green trails that lead to beautiful waterfalls.

The Plight of Waiting Children

The stories behind waiting children (children who are waiting for a family) are each unique and anything but simple.

A Child Who Transformed His Trauma Into Inner Strength

Picture yourself on a magic carpet. It’s soft and ready whenever you are, to fly, and it’s taking you to a cave where you feel safe.

22 Years and 200 Foster Kids Later

Although foster kids often have tragic stories or special needs, Laura felt she had the perfect heart for this. She's fostered over 200 kids

Love, Alone, Is Not Enough

There’s a myth in the adoption world that love is all you need. But for a child, adoption starts with loss. Healing requires more than love.

The 1.5 Million Orphans Covid Has Left Behind

The pandemic has claimed many lives, but recent studies show that it’s just as important to measure the impact on those left behind.

Vancouver, WA vs Portland, OR

It’s easier to find similarities than differences between two cities that are less than five miles apart. But if you only visit one and not

The tastes & colors of diversity on Vancouver’s Fourth Plain

Between the neon signs of everyday fast food joints and laundromats, lie colorful and delicious gems only the locals know.

The 6 Top Rated Taco Spots in Vancouver, Washington

Nothing compares to tacos made with warm handmade tortillas and topped with a scoop of fresh salsa.

The Community Elevating Vancouver's Creative Pulse

Creative communities have existed throughout history and greatly contributed to shaping the identities of the societies in which we live.

A Trip to the Moon (aka The Bonneville Salt Flats)

Experience the beautiful and unique contradictions of a place that's barren yet invigorating, desolate yet bright, and ancient yet pristine.

An Artist-Driven Online Marketplace You Need to Check Out

Society6 is a platform that allows artists to share their work and fans to support them.

Framing time in a year filled with more than 12 months

Eight episodes of Tiger King, 12 loaves of homemade sourdough, and four attempts to buy toilet paper—that's how long the lockdown lasted.

'Tis a fearful thing to love what death can touch

The beautiful words of one of the greatest Hebrew poets in history.

Solve the riddle

Whether you choose to actively acknowledge it or not, in any single moment it surrounds you.

Three Lesser-Known Destinations on Mexico's Pacific Coast

There are lots of international tourists in Puerto Vallarta and lots of Mexican tourists in Acapulco but along the same coast somewhere...

The best day trip from Vienna: 5 things you didn't know about Bratislava, Slovakia

5. Bratislava is one of four capital cities on the Danube River The Danube River has been significant since the dawn of history once...

From Lemons to Riches

Apples for oranges? An old surfboard for a bottle of wine? Ventura quickly gave the bartering system its own modern-day California twist

Bo Sang might be the most colorful village in Thailand

Bo Sang (sometimes spelled Bor Sang) is a small village 20 minutes outside of Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand. What makes this village...

Energy poverty – Let’s talk.

1.6 billion people could live a life without pondering every day how to produce the heat to cook their next meal.

8 Reasons to Visit Mexico City

I try to visit México City at least once a year. Yes, what calls me is family but also the fact that no matter how many times I go, there...

If Everything Goes Well, Everything Will Be Changed Forever

There was a time our world stopped while the earth kept spinning.

Bringing Pieces of World War II History to Life

The Commemorative Air Force was born. Its mission? To collect an example of every aircraft flown during World War II—the first mission of it

10 ways you're canceling out your ballot

Because voting doesn't only happen on election day.

The Basic Principles of Landscape Design

There are four main principles to consider: proportion, order, repetition, and unity.

The Basic Elements of Landscape Design

Landscape design combines horticultural science, artful composition, and spatial organization to create spaces outdoors.

Who Invented the Traffic Cone?

On a list of America's most iconic inventions, the ever-popular traffic cone is never far from the top.

Landscape Amenities We Love

A balance of trees, evergreen plants, and annual color plants provide not only economic but environmental, safety, and social benefits, too.

A Story About Getting Fired and Getting Back Up

It was a Monday between Thanksgiving and Christmas when I got fired from a job I once loved.

The Unwritten Rules of the Road

Think of them as a way of communicating with road users beyond your horn and blinker.

6 Reasons to Hire Temporary Staff

Whether freelancers, gig workers, or temporary staff, these days, it’s not uncommon to seek out specific skills for the time you need them.

How to Attract Birds, Bees, and Butterflies to your Garden

When it comes to earth-friendly gardens, attracting birds, bees, and butterflies can go a long way.

15 Things You Should Know (and Share!) About the TransLink Strike

We can all make an effort to understand both sides.

Wanted: Sprightly Individuals with Cushy Butts

Now hiring cushy butts to fill driver seats!

Behind the wheel of a 40-foot-long, 30,000-pound bus

A day in the life of a Vancouver bus driver.

10 Things to Do While Stuck in Traffic

Ideas to make the time count, or at least pass by a little faster.

A Guide to Planting with the Seasons

Spring bulbs, summer flowers, fall leaves, and winter branches—oh, the beauty of seasons.

The Psychology Behind the Colors of Safety

Almost without thinking, anyone can tell that there is a safety hazard... It’s what makes color-coding a truly brilliant idea for safety.

How to Tailor a Roadside Emergency Kit Just for You

There is nothing like being prepared with a roadside emergency kit that is truly tailored to your needs.

Meet Buddy the Surf Dog

Twenty years ago, in a ranch at the foothills of Ventura, California, a surf dog legend was born.

Spanish words that don't exist in English

It's impossible to convey the meaning of these Spanish words in English without using a phrase.

Hike to Coleman Glacier, 2 hours from Vancouver

Up a winding, single-lane road, you'll find a small parking lot, an old trail map, and the start of the Heliotrope Ridge Trail.

Words too perfect to translate

Sometimes English doesn't cut it.

Marshmallow-Free Campfire Treats

Campfire inspiration for us weirdos that don't love marshmallows.

Modern Art: The portraits we wear

We wear portraits as our truths and let them shine unspoiled by certainty.

5 Scrumptious (Vegetarian) Eats in Ventura

This self-proclaimed foodie highly recommends these five delicious bites in Ventura.

The Art of Mindful Grocery Shopping

9 questions to consider before you add that item to your grocery basket

A case for never taking connections for granted.

It's easy to be romantic about beginnings. It's the part when others let go that I haven't quite grasped, but I'm not sure I want to.

9 Pawsitively Fetching Last Names for Your Dog

Whether your dog is 'pawsh' or a little 'ruff' around the edges, these last names will have the 'puparrazi' scrambling.

A Day with an Old English Sheepdog

Morning, noon, and night with the best kind of fluffy.

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