8 Myths about the Eclipse People Actually Believed
By jtoomer3 min read
Throughout history, people from all over the world have come up with explanations for solar eclipse sightings. Here are a few myths people believed about eclipses.
Nature
Add Some “Awe” to Your Summer Vacation
By Holly Lebowitz Rossi4 min read
Science shows that feeling awed by nature leads to more positive, generous and moral actions.
Revive Childhood Memories with Backyard Prayers
By Bob Hostetler5 min read
Make your backyard a place of prayer and communion with God.
Beach Quotes to Inspire Your Vacation
By Brooke Obie2 min read
Escape from your day with these images and inspiring quotes about the beach.
The Green Gifts of Spring
By Holly Lebowitz Rossi2 min read
When the trees set their tender new leaves, I am reminded that newness and beauty will always return to the world.
How National Parks Make Positive Family Memories
By Holly Lebowitz Rossi2 min read
How national parks make a great family vacation.
7 Signs of Spring: The Season of Renewal in Full Blossom
By Brett Leveridge1 min read
We asked our Facebook followers to submit some signs that remind them that spring has sprung, so that we might share them here with you.
How Her Poems Started an Unlikely Friendship
By Jacqueline Suskin8 min read
She was a poet who loved trees. He ran a timber company. Could they find common ground?
10 Beautiful Spring Flowers
By Brett Leveridge1 min read
Get a jump on the joys of the season with Judy Royal Glenn’s lovely photographs of spring flowers.
7 Tips to Get Your Kids Outside
By Julie O’Neill, Julie O'Neill6 min read
Have you ever wondered how to get your kids off the couch and into the great outdoors? A mom who hikes with her family offers practical tips and answers to all your questions.
Inspiring Nature Photos
By Brett Leveridge1 min read
These inspiring nature photos, whether they are beautiful flowers or adorable animal pictures, offer a chance to relax and de-stress.
Jane Goodall: I Carry Hope with Me
By Jane Goodall8 min read
Her work with chimpanzees and in wildlife conservation raised awareness around the world. In this story from January 2001, the legendary primatologist shared how she maintained a positive outlook.
