summer

Find out why lazy days could actually make you more productive.

It’s fair season in Montana, and that means folks across the state are gearing up for a days-long overload of carnival games, fried food and, of course, rides.

When I was a kid, I always dreaded seeing the first “Back to School” ad on TV. It reminded me that summertime wouldn’t last forever — that eventually, my days of swimming, bike-riding and playing with my friends would be replaced by homework, quizzes and tests ...

People-watching is one of my favorite activities, and sporting events are prime territory for observing my fellow human beings.

Here’s a sign of summer that almost every person who grew up in America can relate to: lemonade stands.

This time of year I am thankful that I live near water. Every summer when the thermostat reaches 90 degrees, my boys and I head straight for the creek near our house and we don’t leave until fall appears. I know not everyone is lucky enough to live near water, or has time to drive to the local swimming hole for a dip every day. So, ...

While travelers globally say they’ll spend more money on vacations this year than they did in 2011, the story is a bit different in the US — here, many people will actually shell out less.

North America is full of amazing beaches. It doesn’t matter if you want to climb, swim, surf, laze about in the sun, or simply take a relaxing stroll along the sand and rocks.

I do the majority of my runs during the afternoon hours, which — especially of late — means it can be pretty warm outside. Not surprisingly, the increase in temperature has led to an influx of active sprinklers. This has been great for me — there’s nothing better than running through a cool mist of water in the middle of a hot summer run — but it might not be so great for your lawn ...

So, I have lived in Montana since I was 2, it’s safe to say that I’m a Montana girl. However, when it comes to camping, I’m not a big fan. I have a sneaking suspicion that at least some of my aversion to camping is rooted in my childhood. The ...