Articles related to "Backwoods"

One Inland Empire restaurant location has seen many incarnations over the last several years. None of those enterprises survived, but that may be about to change.

A sound-off of important yet easy-to-forget elements in a first-time camper's preparations, including details of terrain, party/kit assembly, and equipment must-haves

There are some rules that should be followed by all hikers in order to ensure everyone has an enjoyable and safe time out on the trails.

In Sisters in the Wilderness: The Lives of Susanna Moodie and Catharine Parr Traill, biographer Charlotte Gray tells the story of two of Canada's first female authors.

This is an article outlining the important knots for all outdoorsmen. It provides practical uses of each knot and a simple link to learn all knots listed.

Upstate New York Natives The Felice Brothers rock long and hard with their new album, "Yonder Is the Clock."

It is said that opposites attract. This is the case with the volatile relationship between Abraham and Mary Lincoln. Together, the Lincolns formed a fascinating pair.

Visit the American Museum in Bath, Britain. Displays of Shaker furniture and Early American Quilts. Beautiful gardens and ever-changing exhibitions make it a must.

There's still debate about whether or not it's his single best work. Regardless, there's a lot to appreciate about Buster Keaton's 1927 comic epic The General

Carrie Rodriguez is a rapidly emerging roots/folk performer from Brooklyn, New York. With her latest CD, "She Ain't Me", Carrie truly delivers a solid Americana sound.

International Falls, Minnesota is the gateway to Voyageurs State Park and the home of stunning northern beauty. Here's what to do when you travel to I-Falls.

4/5: Jolie Holland’s new album, Springtime Can Kill You, pulls the listener into a dark underworld, crossing many musical genres along the way.

Summer festivals are fun, but winter festivals are something special. Here's where to find winter festivities in the Twin Cities metro area and in outstate Minnesota.

'The Happening' is another misfire added to writer-producer-director M. Night Shymalan's increasingly spotty track record. What happened after 'The Sixth Sense'?

Saunas are everywhere in Scandinavia and Finland. Learn about how Scandinavians and Finns use saunas and why they have been an important part of life in Northern Europe.

The use of today's cartoons are examined in this article, using Spongebob Squarepants and Scooby Doo as examples.

"True Blood" is the new vampire drama on HBO that has viewers eagerly anticipating each new episode.

Movies such as Twilight and Dracula have made vampires famous, but several television series have brought the undead into our living rooms.

Sonoma County is a unique place where you can be a part of it all or get away from it all as much as you like, whenever you want.

Used interchangeably, mountain lions, cougars and pumas can be a hazard to hikers around the United States. Attacks are rare, but hikers can use these tips to stay safe.

Long before people claiming to be African princes with vast inheritances of dubious provenance hit the Internet, some very clever con artists were at work.

A review of Dylan Kight's "The Nightbird's Revolt", released by Against the Wind Hymns, The Nightbird's Revolt

It takes a "mess" of collards to cook up good old Southern collard greens, because they cook down a lot.

Fantasy from Jim Aiken, Jerry Oltion, Michael Meddor, Carol Emshwiller, Albert E. Cowdrey, Charles Coleman Finlay & Hugo and Nebula award-winner Barry B. Longyear.

You don't have to be crafty to give homemade Christmas gifts, you just have to know where to shop to find distinctive holiday presents.

Fiction from Eugie Foster, Jason Stoddard, Leah Bobet, Neil Williamson, Gareth Lyn Powell and Rudy Rucker. Jeffrey Ford and Christopher Priest reviewed in Book Zone.

Kate Adie has faced danger throughout her career as a BBC war correspondent. She now asks other people who routinely put themselves at risk: "Why do you do it?"

Jack Daniels is a traditional whiskey lover's drink that is often enjoyed in two-part drinks and for sipping, but is also used to make some other great tasting cocktails.

If you're burning to write but buried in the backwoods, this is the book to buy. Experienced freelancers share the secrets of successful writing in a rural setting.

Richard Gere and Terrence Howard star in this spotty drama-cum-black comedy about three journalists searching for an infamous Bosnian war criminal.

Hudson was abandoned to his fate in the bay that bears his name. No trace was ever found, or was it? What happened to Hudson and his crew?

Low on gas? Tired of the television? Ready to relax and put your brain on cruise control? Here are three films that guarantee a summer night of relaxation and laughs.

These 1940 Oscar winning films are strong examples of powerful filmmaking. All were well received in their day and are all still highly regarded even now.

Buy an Adirondack chair for outdoor or indoor seating that provides classic comfort and styling.

The 1860 U.S. presidential election was one of the most contentious ever. Four candidates vied for the nation's highest office. The underdog, Abraham Lincoln, won.

More than virtually any other previous President, Andrew Jackson was elected on the popular vote and as a result saw himself as the representative of the people.

Few public hunting areas offer on-site lodging, productive hunting sites change and hunting with outfitters can be expensive. So, consider a recreational vehicle.

George Washington, first American President: Early life in Virginia on Rappahannock and Potomac Rivers. Great-grandfather known by Indians as Destroyer of Villages.

Although television and the movies greatly fictionalized the fight to bring down Capone, Eliot Ness's career needed no exaggeration to serve as a model of dedication.

President Abraham Lincoln has been called both racist and "Great Emacipator" of black slaves. He originally held the views of most whites of the time, but changed.

Billy Currington's soulful voice, good looks, southern roots, and leaning towards romantic country songs have made him one of country music's brightest young stars.

Released four years after his 1979 suicide, these twelve stories show an underdeveloped sense of craft, but the grime and beauty of West Virginia nonetheless.

New stories from Bruce Sterling, Matthew Hughes, Sean McMullen, Melinda M. Snodgrass, Nancy Springer, Yoon Ha Lee, Albert E. Cowdrey, Rand B. Lee

The more the merrier takes on a whole new meaning with these films about large and loving families.

Margaret "Peggy" Taylor, the wife of twelfth U.S. president Zachary, was one of several reclusive first ladies. Mrs. Taylor did not enjoy her role as America's first lady

Mary Todd has been characterized as the bane of Abraham Lincoln's life. She was a spendthrift, and a had temper. But their marriage endured through Lincoln's life.

Michael Mann is better than most when not at his best. His latest look at emotions betraying calculated crimes is unwieldy, but buoyed by strong themes and Johnny Depp.

The second of four presidents who served without a First Lady was Andrew Jackson. He lost his wife, Rachel, several months before his 1829 inauguration.

Traverse City, Michigan's Boardman Valley Snowmobile Trail offers fine Midwest sledding through open stands of oak alternate with dense pine, spruce and hemlock forests.

These Southwest Florida seafood shacks ain't fancy but are must-eat restaurants for travelers. Enjoy tasty meals with a side of quirky character in casual settings.