Nebraska winters are like a scene from a snow globe – blanketed in shimmering white and filled with opportunities to cozy up ...

Noel Kirkpatrick is an editor and writer based in Tacoma, Washington. He covers many topics, including animals, science, and the environment. There are few things more romantic than the notion of ...

Thermal sleepwear, thick socks, and a soft hoodie go a long way. Consider bringing an extra throw blanket for the couch, plus a warm robe if you like slow mornings. Small items like hand warmers can ...

Does the sight of snow make you want to cozy up in an old-fashioned cabin? If so, here are examples on the market of the most Americana of structures, from modest Abe Lincoln abodes to grand ...

It’s winter and after the holidays, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy the cold weather, right? I am a huge fan of taking a ...

The idea of living in a cozy log cabin may sound alluring, especially as the temperature drops and the sky turns gray. Here's ...

Winter in the Midwest can be very tough, sometimes just downright grueling. Folks spend the punishingly cold days inside, planning trips, block parties, and outdoor movie adventures for when summer ...

The Sherman Peak Loop hike featured in this story is detailed in “100 Hikes in the Inland Northwest” (Mountaineers-Books, $18.95), and online by the Washington Trails Association, www.wta.org. The ...