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Columbus, OH

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August 24, 2024 was a day to remember for Lake Tahoe skiers and snowboarders.

California Ski Resorts See First Snow of the Season

Colorado State

It might be an Ikon and Epic world, but that doesn’t mean other multi-pass options don't exist. Enter the Gems Pass, a family-oriented pass product series purveyed by Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA). Similar to the Mountain Collective Pass or Indy Pass, the Gems Pass offers two days of skiing at ...

The Affordable Colorado Ski Pass That Tends to Fly Under The Radar

You know the saying, “Winter is coming.” Perhaps there’s no better measure of this than the first snowfall of the year. Or maybe that means winter is already here. Either way, the first snowfall makes us start dreaming of powder days to come. The infographic above is...

Here is the Median Date for the First Measurable Snowfall of the Year in North America

Tahoe City, CA

Tahoe’s environment is both beautiful and harsh. Thick forests, sheer rocky mountainsides, steep drops and, in many places, challenging and technical trails to navigate. However, accessing Lake Tahoe, other local waterways and many trails can be challenging for people with physical disabilities. Most backcountry trails in Tahoe are virtually impossible for many with a disabilityand Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) trailhead parking is limited. It is not easy for everyone to access the beauty of Tahoe that many of us take for granted.

Creating access for every body: Tahoe trails, waters not accessible for all

North Carolina State

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Winston-salem, NC

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A North Carolina restaurant serves fried chicken in a “spicy, savory” sauce — and fans can’t get enough. So much so, the restaurant now ranks as the state’s No. 1 place to eat fried chicken.

Best fried chicken in North Carolina is at this restaurant, Yelp says. Why it’s No. 1

Sag Harbor, NY

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Justin Timberlake had a pricey wristwatch, a vape pen, and over $300 in cash on him when he was arrested on DWI charges on eastern Long Island in June. Law enforcement officers discovered the singer, 43, holding a vape device, a Rolex watch, a gold band, and a wallet containing $306 in bills when he was arrested in Sag Harbor on June 18, as reported by the Daily Mail.

Justin Timberlake had a vape pen, Rolex, and $306 cash at the time of his DWI arrest: police report

Big Sky, MT

Big Sky, Mont., August 26, 2024 – Starting in the 2024-25 season, all Big Sky Resort lift tickets will include access to the iconic Lone Peak Tram. The change comes after tram access was decoupled from lift tickets and select season passes in the 2021-22 season in an effort to keep wait times under 30 minutes on average and preserve the ski and tram experience.

Big Sky Resort, MT, Drops Tram Charge on Lift Tickets

Iowa State

Iowa Storm Center

(IowaStormCenter.com) -- A strong pacific storm system will get underway later tonight with severe thunderstorms and heavy rain. The first round of the one-two punch event is hitting across western Iowa this morning. Then the focus will be across southwest Iowa for severe thunderstorm development by this evening with threats for hail, damaging winds, heavy rainfall and a couple of isolated tornadoes.

Severe Thunderstorm/Heavy Rainfall Threat Tonight.

Aspen, CO

A 33-year-old hiker tragically lost his life after a fall on Bill Williams Peak, a prominent summit near Aspen, Colorado. According to the Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, August 24. Around 2:13 p.m., emergency dispatch received a distress call about an injured hiker. The caller reported that the hiker had fallen between 50 and 100 feet onto a rocky outcrop, suffering what were described as life-threatening injuries. According to Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office, the GPS coordinates for the climber were obtained through a Garmin InReach satellite communication device and a cellphone pin sent by the reporting party.

33-Year-Old Hiker Dies at Bill Williams Peak Near Aspen, CO

Montana State

The National Weather Service issued an advisory.

Multiple Inches of Rare August Snow Possible in Western Mountains

Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from interviews the author conducted with those individuals mentioned.]. This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the classic TV show Bewitched, which originally aired on ABC from 1964 to 1972. The show remains popular in reruns, and will soon be released in a special Blu-ray edition to mark the anniversary.

Dick York ("Darrin #1") Would Have Stayed on 'Bewitched' Had He'd Been Given More Time To "Rest up"

The White River National Forest seeks public comments on several proposed improvements at Snowmass Mountain Resort. Aspen Skiing Company is proposing to replace the aging Elk Camp and Alpine Springs quad chairlifts with six-person detachable lifts, expand the Elk Camp Restaurant deck, construct a summer activity Kid’s Challenge Course, and redevelop the existing Ullrhof Restaurant. If approved, work is anticipated to begin in summer 2025. The proposals are included in the 2022 Master Development Plan for Snowmass, which the White River National Forest accepted in January 2023.

Forest Service Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Improvements at Snowmass Mountain Resort, CO

"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

Truckee, CA

Zak Architecture together with Sarah Jones Interior Design has designed this sensational modern-rustic mountain house, situated in the Martis Camp neighborhood of Truckee, California. The dwelling features an exquisite composition of four free-standing buildings, inter-connected by three glass bridges. With a downwards-sloping property, the architects devised the dwelling’s shed roof to slope upwards, capturing sweeping vistas of Martis Valley and beyond to the spectacular Carson Range. This allows for an ever-changing skyscape as the sunset reflects off the mountains. Continue below to see the rest of this spectacular home tour…

A modern-rustic mountain house with majestic Sierra Nevada mountain views

In Europe, it’s not uncommon to find ski resorts seamlessly connected, offering skiers the luxury of exploring vast, interconnected terrains without ever leaving the slopes. This model of resort mergers has created some of the world’s most expansive and versatile ski areas, drawing enthusiasts from around the globe.

5 Potential Ski Resort Mergers That Would Seriously Level Up the U.S. Ski Experience

A-Z-Animals

Mountain lions are beautiful, graceful predators who hunt by night. How many of them live in the United States? We’ve done the research and gathered the facts. Meet the Mountain Lion The mountain lion (Puma concolor) is also known as the cougar, panther, or puma. The cougar is one of the big cat species native […]

Mountain Lion (Cougar) Population by State in 2024

Los Angeles County, CA

It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

Salem, OH

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Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Melbourne, FL

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A Burger King location in Melbourne, Florida, has been temporarily shut down for the third time following since 2023 after a recent state inspection that identified multiple health violations. This incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding the restaurant's adherence to health and safety standards.

A dead lizard, dead roaches, rodent droppings - Florida fast food restaurant closed again

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Sierra-at-Tahoe, CA, Joins Ikon Pass for Winter 2024-25 | Base Pass Now Includes Taos Ski Valley, NM

DENVER, CO, August 27, 2024 – Ikon Pass will offer six of California’s best mountain destinations when Sierra-at-Tahoe joins Ikon Pass for winter 24/25, unlocking even...

Sierra-at-Tahoe, CA, Joins Ikon Pass for Winter 2024-25 | Base Pass Now Includes Taos Ski Valley, NM

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