outdoors

    By Gary E. Sattler

    | 5:00PM 9/30/2008
    Our 3-year-old daughter has a very special life. I say that because the facts show that children who play outdoors have healthier, happier lives, and we apply that truth to her lifestyle. Our daughter knows what the rain feels like on her face. She knows how a caterpillar tickles as it crawls on...

    By Carol Vinzant

    | 9:45AM 8/30/2008
    When John McCain picked Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, wildlife lovers cringed for two reasons. The first is that she seems like just the kind of smart, young leader who has battled corruption and government waste that could get not so environmentally friendly Republicans elected. The second is that...

    By Gary E. Sattler

    | 3:00AM 7/06/2008
    The Daily Deal for Sunday, July 6, 2008Camping season is in full swing, and that always gets my blood up for looking at the newest and best camping gear available. Although I don't tent camp any more, there was a time when I did pitch a tent in the woods at least once every camping season. There's...