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Long ago, people could find their way in the outdoors without a compass—at night or during the day, using natural directional signs. Here are some pointers for the next time you are camping, hiking, or just outdoors. Don't get lost!

Learn how to make a bird seed wreath with these simple instructions, and create something very special for the birds in your neighborhood!

Think blizzard and heavy snowfall comes to mind. Officially, however, the deadly winter storm is defined by these factors:

Welcome October! For your enjoyment, I've posted this beautiful poem by Robert Frost. In it, he urges nature to slow down—before the leaves fall and the chilly weather begins!

Preserve your fruits by making your own jams and jellies. It's actually quite easy and you'll enjoy delicious results—free from additives and chemicals.

Our lives are ruled by cycles—night and day, the seasons, a biological rhythm within our own bodies, and many other rhythms.

Edward Russell Dewey (1895–1978) was a Harvard economist who had identified a number of cycles in the U.S. economy and started the...

Follow these seasonal pumpkin tips from the Almanac for cooking and baking, storing, and creating festive jack-o'-lanterns.

We often speak of seeing "the Man in the Moon." Indeed, an image of a face seems to be imposed on the illuminated lunar surface.