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R.I.P. Ricochet
Millions Love & Remember Ricochet the Surf Champion & Therapy Dog
By Elise Phillips Margulis - Photos Judy Fridono
Ricochet the surfing dog rode a wave into the hearts of millions by planting four paws on her board and gliding through the ocean. She was 15 when she passed away from liver cancer in April after helping countless people.
Ricochet’s human mom, Judy Fridono, volunteered for...
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Top Dog of Mountain Towns
For Natural Highs, Breckenridge is Top Dog among Mountain Towns
By Robin Tierney
Warning: Breckenridge is habit-forming. The natural highs are addictive -- but luckily you can't overdose on beauty, joy and peace.
Edged by the Rockies’ breathtaking Ten Mile Range, this treasured spot is 90 minutes on I-70 from Denver through the Rocky Mountains. Breckenridge began as a Colorado gold-mining town... -
Where does Fido ‘winter’?
Port Aransas has become a beach vacay A-lister for its abundance of ways to have fun.
Photos and story by Robin Tierney
Port Aransas has become a beach vacay A-lister for its abundance of ways to have fun. This classic Texas Gulf Coast beach has seen a jump in visits from vacationers as well as beach-home buyers from all around North America.
Here, people travel by golf cart on roads and the...
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Toxic Winter Plants
Winter Plants Poisonous to You and Your Pets
As frost rolls in and noses turn red there's no denying that winter will soon be in full swing. With temperatures dropping and trees losing their leaves, many are seeking to invest in festive-themed houseplants to bring some vibrance back, with the past week alone seeing a 5900% increase in Google searches around the globe for winter houseplants...