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(BPT) - If you love classical music and opera, Italy is more than a great place to hear it — because along with Germany, Italy is where Western music was born. When you hear "do-re-mi" or read musical notation, you're experiencing innovations born in Italy 1,000 years ago. Opera began in Flo…

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(BPT) - As costs steadily rise, navigating today's economic landscape requires a fresh look at how households handle their daily expenses. New research from AARP reveals just how central family support has become in managing everyday essentials — almost half (41%) of all grandparents activel…

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(BPT) - Summer is coming to a close, but that doesn't mean the fun has to stop. There's still time to take advantage of the sunshine and warm evenings. If you're wondering how to make the most of the time you have left, keep one mantra in mind: say yes.

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(BPT) - Every dog has a story, and each story offers a priceless life lesson. For Lee Asher, founder of The Asher House animal sanctuary, his pack of over 50 dogs (as well as a few cats, a horse, and a pig) teaches him something new every day. Now, he's sharing his wisdom with the world.

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(BPT) - If you're looking for a warm-weather fall escape this year, head to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where coastal traditions, local flavor and memory-making events keep the season glowing. Locals agree that The Beach is at its best during autumn, when the Grand Strand comes alive with …

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(BPT) - For more than 50 years, opening Valpak's iconic Blue Envelope has meant discovering savings from businesses across the country. This July, it could also mean discovering something unexpected: the chance to appear in an upcoming Hallmark Channel original movie.

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(BPT) - Summer travel season is here, and it's time to pack your bags for your next adventure. In between packing for your trip, heading to the airport to catch your international flight or loading up your car for a quintessential road trip, it can be challenging to stay on top of the health…

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(BPT) - From personal milestones to global destinations, bucket lists capture our highest aspirations. For passionate travelers, that means a collection of dream vacations just waiting to be explored. Yet, facing today's soaring prices, some may feel that crossing these experiences off their…

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(BPT) - This year's Independence Day isn't just another holiday weekend. July 4, 2026, will mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the United States of America. The last time the U.S. celebrated a national milestone at this scale was the Bicen…

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(BPT) - When summer finally hits, it's all about turning things up a notch. Long sun- and fun-filled days on the water, last-minute hangs with friends, the smell of barbecue grilling and of course, the crack of an ice cold can! And don't forget the iconic flavors of summer, like the sweet, r…

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(StatePoint) Spending time in the Kentucky wilderness during the day is an unforgettable experience, but there are some one-of-a-kind “noctourism” sites that shouldn’t be missed.  Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, an amateur astronomer, or simply have a thirst for adventure, there are many…

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(StatePoint) Kentucky has more than its share of history. From the last 250 years of American history to the history of the Indigenous Tribes that lived here for centuries before that, all of it adds to Kentucky’s rich and vibrant story.

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(StatePoint) Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous, flammable gas that is impossible to see, smell or taste — making it easy to assume you’re safe when danger may already be present. So, whether you’ll be vacationing away from home, or planning a “staycation” this summer, take extra steps to h…

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(StatePoint) It might surprise you to know that Kentucky is within a day’s drive of two-thirds of the nation’s population. The six interstate highways and dozens of superbly maintained state routes make access to the Bluegrass State all the easier and entirely perfect for a weekend adventure.

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Since we’ve been making these annual trips, I’ve found my attitude towards traveling has changed. I now find traveling to familiar places more enjoyable than traveling to once-in-a-lifetime, faraway places.

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Papeete’, French Polynesia — my second time to this French territory, most commonly referred to as “Tahiti,” was even better than the first.

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(StatePoint) Holiday season travelers are a key target for scammers, and criminals are looking to cash in on you being distracted. Visa has observed an uptick in 2025 of sophisticated, travel-related scams where well-known travel providers are convincingly impersonated, and, according to a M…

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HOOD RIVER — The Hood River Valley Adult Center (HRVAC) has long served as a place in the community for seniors and retirees to find community, receive support, and now organizes local and international trips for members (and non-members when space allows). In the past, Executive Director Am…

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After it closed temporarily during Covid-19 and reopened for a partial season in 2021, this is the second year that the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) has been back with a full complement of shows and stable funding, and the company’s 90th season.

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I went to Svalbard to see polar bears before they disappear. It was a profound experience, and the greatest adventure of my lifetime. For 12 days, I was in constant wonder and awe, barely able to breathe while enveloped in arctic splendor. I boarded a 12-passenger expedition ship that moved north through pack ice, then along many fjords around the island of Spitsbergen with top-tier conservation photographers guiding us.

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SAN JOSE DEL CABO — August is a busy month for the Notebooms and this year was a special year for my mom, Nan, who is also a freelance writer for CGN. She celebrated her retirement, birthday and wedding anniversary. The first week of August my family loaded up and traveled south of the border to San José del Cabo on the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula.

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As a very young child, I attended the 1964 World’s Fair. The theme was “It’s a small world after all.” During a bike tour in Bhutan last autumn with some Gorge cycle mates and others from elsewhere, that point was driven home.