Barefoot Mardi Gras 2026 is Saturday, February 28 out on Padre Island. Organizers are planning for thousands of visitors.

Ram Charan, despite his big-screen extravaganzas, is also recognised for his spiritual side, particularly his dedicated observance of the Ayyappa Deeksha. The entertainment industry can be demanding ...

On a whim, I booked a flight to Washington, D.C., on February 10 to see the Buddhist monks arrive at their destination as part of their now world-famous Walk for Peace. Led by the Venerable Bhikkhu ...

These environmental preserves are small and off the beaten path, most measuring fewer than 100 acres, and carved out as a piece of natural beauty amid nearby housing developments and shopping centers.

On Maha Shivratri and other occasions, thousands perform Girivalam, the 14-kilometre barefoot walk around Arunachala Hill in ...

We are in a place with miles and miles of beaches. But which Lee County beaches really stand out compared to others? Take our ...

The monks in their saffron robes have become fixtures on social media, along with their rescue dog Aloka. After spending Monday night at Marymount University in Arlington, Va., they crossed over the ...

More than 2 million followers and a recently granted blue verification mark adorn the Walk for Peace Facebook page. The account, @walkforpeaceusa, is the social media headquarters for news and updates ...

Christoph Randler does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

There's no question that being in nature is good for well-being. Research shows that experiencing nature and listening to natural sounds can relax us. A key reason for these benefits may be because of ...

PINE GROVE — A calm, blue sky overlooking a chilly green creek. Sawed-off icicles latching onto frigid bushes. Sunlight poking through the branches of barren pine trees. These were a few of the images ...