Alyssa Curlin

No matter what time of year you're planning to hike up the most prominent landmark in central Phoenix -- Camelback Mountain -- you'll want to get an early start. Summer temperatures soar beyond 100 degrees shortly after sunrise, and those…

Normally associated with the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, warm winter weather and traffic-clogged freeways, the city of Los Angeles has a deeper side tucked away in caves around the city where you'll find a dramatic change of scenery.…

Hypnosis during childbirth is a popular choice for many people who are aiming for a natural childbirth or who are trying to wait as long as possible before getting the epidural. People who use hypnosis induce a relaxed state that, in…

Just an hour's drive northwest of Chicago, the city of Morris lies at the confluence of the Illinois and Mazon Rivers. While the area's waterways are characteristically slow, the calm waters give you time to view and photograph the…

During labor, it is possible that a fetus will be in fetal distress. Fetal distress is not terribly common, but if it occurs, it's important for it to be dealt with right away. There are some things that can be done to recognize fetal…

Although the woman is the one who must carry and nurture her unborn baby, men don't have to take a step back during the pregnancy. A dad should share his significant other's pregnancy experience to the fullest extent, recommends the…

The glossy silver panel of the Great Lakes provides a spectacular backdrop for a skydive. Luckily, eager tandem passengers, students and experienced skydivers can all snag a piece of sky over southern Ontario. Following up with a plate of…

Fathers contribute an 'X' or a 'Y' sex chromosome to babies. Parents the world over have often wondered how to get that long-desired son or daughter who looks just like mom. In reality, determining a baby's sex is largely out of the control…

The epic Pacific Crest Trail stretches from Mexico to Canada, crossing through California, Oregon and Washington on its 2,650-mile journey. The trail draws thousands of hikers and equestrians each year. In Washington, the PCT heads…

Online romance has become increasingly more common since the introduction of the Internet and the personal computer into the typical household. Although many good relationships have resulted from meeting online, it does not always yield a…