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The article discusses the transformation of the former Jones Plaza in downtown Houston into the new Lynn Wyatt Square for the Performing Arts. Designed by RIOS, the square serves as an inclusive green space that brings music, theater, and dance outdoors. The plaza features meandering footpaths, an open lawn, Gateway Gardens, a cascading water feature, and four flexible performance configurations. The design is inspired by the concept of "urban choreography" and aims to create intersections and places for people to interact. The project also includes a restaurant pavilion and abundant seating. The transformation of the plaza has reduced hardscape, increased plantings and trees, and improved stormwater management and biodiversity. [Extracted from the article]

Attean Lake Lodge, located in Jackman, Maine, offers a remote and unplugged experience for guests. The lodge, situated on a 24-acre rocky outpost called Birch Island, requires a three-hour drive north of Portland followed by a boat ride. The cabins do not have electricity or cell service, allowing guests to disconnect from technology and immerse themselves in the wilderness. The lodge has been owned by the Holden family since 1904, and many families have been returning for generations. Activities include boating, kayaking, hiking, fishing, and relaxing on the sandy beach. [Extracted from the article]

Our Ram 1500 TRX support truck chewed through four tires; each R1T suffered two tire failures. Departments & Features As I pull our Glacier White 2022 Rivian R1T electric pickup truck off its charger somewhere in western North Carolina overlooking the Great Smoky Mountains, many firsts left in this world. Rounding out the package, our test Rivian has all-terrain tires and the available Yakima rooftop tent; our "El Cap Granite" support Rivian features a camp kitchen that slides out of the gear tunnel. On the R1T piloted by the Rivian crew, a tie rod snapped during a rock-crawling session, and two suspension struts were replaced on our R1T, as well. [Extracted from the article]

The article evaluates several hiking gear including Cotton Bandanna from Recreational Equipment Inc., MSR Titan Kettle from Cascade Designs Inc., and Ula Catalyst Backpack from Ula Equipment.

"Smothermoss" by Alisa Alering is a debut novel set in 1980s Appalachia that combines mountain magic and teenage angst. The story follows sisters Sheila and Angie, who live with their mother and great-aunt Thena after a traumatic event involving their father. Sheila, who sees a rope tied around her neck that no one else can see, works at a state asylum for the criminally insane, while Angie communicates with characters from her tarot-like drawings. When two women are found murdered near their home, the sisters use their magic to try and find the killer. The book offers an evocative portrayal of the rural setting, although some readers may find the plot confusing. [Extracted from the article]

The article reviews several headlamps including black diamond spot lite; ledlenser MH8; and the ledlenser H14R.2.

The article evaluates the AMD Radeon RX 5700 and 5700 XT graphics cards.

The article reviews several web sites with information about hiking trails in the U.S. including "AllTrails," located at www.alltrails.com, "Hiking Project," at www.hikingproject.com, from REI Co-op, and "Washington Trail Association," at www.wta.org, from the Washington Trail Association (WTA).

As the leaves turn, we're celebrating New England's changing lodging landscape, too. Come fall, homemade yogurt and granola might be followed by caramel-glazed apple hand pies and just-laid eggs topped with Swiss chard pesto. [Extracted from the article]

The article reviews several parks and trails which are located in Texas including Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Metro Park, AT&T trail, and Mission Trails.

This article is a review of the children's book "Birth of the Bicycle: A Bumpy History of the Bicycle in America 1819–1900" by Sarah Nelson, illustrated by Iacopo Bruno. The book uses polished illustrations to provide historical context and depict the early machines of the 19th century. The book explores the development of bicycles, from early pedal-less velocipedes to the affordable and popular models of the 1890s. It also highlights the involvement of women riders. The book is culturally sensitive, featuring characters with various skin tones. [Extracted from the article]

The trek requiresspecific backpacking equipment, so we talked to four PCTveterans to find out what gear sets a seasonedthrough-hiker apart from a first-timer Zpacks Duplex Tent $669 Nora Sands, who hiked the PCTin 2022, calls this tent "the ToyotaCamry of ultralight backpacking.""S INSIDER GOODS EACH YEAR FROM mid-April to late September, roughly 8,000hikers seek to walk the entirety of the 2,650-milePacific Crest Trail, which stretches between the U.S.borders with Mexico and Canada. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on the several expeditions in Australia from different tour services including Coastal wilds of Tasmania from Coral Expeditions; the APT Kimberley Wilderness Adventures from APT Touring; and Aussie Ark experience from Aussie Ark.

The article offers review of the Dylan Thomas trail and New Quay, south of Aberystwyth in west Wales.

A review is offered for trail in palaeontological site located in Gers, France.

The article evaluates several mobile applications (apps) for outdoors including the All Trails from alltrails.com to find perfect hike or bike ride, the My Garden Answers at gardenanswers.com for identification of plants and The Mushroom Book from aapassion.net/thamushroombook.

The article offers brief information on the Black spruce (Picea mariana), also known as a bog or swamp spruce, one of the dominant trees on Newfoundland's Fox Island Loop and the nearby Skerwink Trail in Canada.