A DAY AT OREGON'S HIGH DESERT MUSEUM Where there's lots to see and learn
by Lee Juillerat
Located near the Central Oregon city of Bend, it's easy -- and recommended -- to spend several hours looking and learning. While viewing displays in and outside the museum, the time sped ahead, like a clock on steroids.

SEARCHING FOR SANTA IN NEW YORK CITY
by Katrina Chen
I had no plan going there other than to leave overwhelmed by cheer. I was actually the least prepared ever for a trip, probably because I'm used to preparing for months of living from a backpack. This time, it was only one week and a suitcase.

SNOW ANGELS AND AIRFLARE SAVE LIVES
by Lynn Rosen

The Snow Angel Foundation for ski and snowboard collision awareness has partnered with AirFlare, a search and safety app used by ski patrol to save lives on the slopes and off.

ADVENTURE POEM
by Timothy Pilgrim, Adventure Poet Laureate

At White House Ruins
I hike into Canyon de Chelly
dream of Pueblo Bonito, place beyond
the horizon, find pictographs --

IF IT'S DECEMBER, IT MUST BE OPEN ENROLLMENT
Humor Column by Noma d'Plume

I am looking forward to a fairly quiet post-holiday January. And then I just gotta make it to the end of the year without any major injuries or illnesses. Fingers crossed.

ARE THESE UP-AND-COMING SUSTAINABLE CITIES WORTH VISITING?
by Christopher Elliott

Well, you won't find sustainability mascots or designated "green zones" where solar panels outnumber people. What you will find is far more profound: a glimpse into a future where urban living isn't just less damaging, but genuinely more livable.

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