LET’S GO HIKING — Sequoia Trail: Encore
By TIM WILCOX Special to the Alpine Mountaineer Where: Heaps Peak Arboretum Length: 0.8-mile loop Elevation gain: 122 feet (from mid-trail) Challenge: easy Nearly five months ago, when we last visited and wrote about the Sequoia Trail, winter had yet to...
Remote-controlled boats growing in popularity
By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer What better way to spend a sunny and breezy spring day at the south shore of Lake Gregory than by launching your remote-controlled (RC) sailboat and competing against a dozen or so like-minded members of the Lake Gregory Yacht Club...
5 tips for prioritizing mental health
By Dr. Donald Tavakoli UnitedHealthcare National Medical Director for Behavioral Health May has been Mental Health Awareness month, a great time to check in with yourself and the people in your life and explore ways to prioritize emotional well-being. With one...
Ask the realtor — When your inheritance comes with wood paneling and a tax bill
There was a time when inheriting your parents’ home was considered a gift. Nowadays, it’s just as likely to come with a sigh and a spreadsheet. As baby boomers begin passing on their real estate to millennial heirs, it turns out many adult children are just as...
