A roundup of family-friendly activities taking place in the Charleston area during the week of Aug. 8-15, 2025.

TOKYO (AP) — The pet of choice in Japan, as much as cuddly kitties and playful puppies, is the humble bug. The bug has been a key part of Japanese culture from the Heian era classic “The Tale of Genji ...

Improving your chances of catching fish or shooting game is a smart move, and a little legwork ahead of time can pay off in ...

“But I’m all right with that. I think I’ve realised I’m just sick of trying to be everything to everyone … I am who I am. I ...

If you’re concerned about biting insects, there are better ways to control them than using pesticides, which can expose ...

The removal of four dams finally made a descent of the Klamath possible. These Indigenous kayakers became the first to ...

Roger Ebert is one of the most prolific film critics of the modern era and he did not care for Honey, I Shrunk The Kids, ...

Mark Twain once wisely noted “One must travel to learn,” and while school was out for the summer, our kids still received plenty of informal education, thanks to multiple family adventures jam-packed ...

Jerry Diorio of Auburn ran a construction management company before he retired last year to shore up a foundation of his life: camping. Growing up outside Boston, Diorio camped for 17 years with his ...

Managed by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area spans 25 square miles and emphasizes restoration ecology. Fish, birds and insects thrive in the floodplains, ...

YEARS ago I met this ex-Forces guy who had gone on to a career as a driver. At the time he was working for an exceptionally wealthy family whose children went to school near me. His job would be ...

Fans of The Simpsons should check out a surprisingly hilarious Disney+ animated series, which was heavily influenced by the ...