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LIFE TIME | You can now get your favorite yoga, cardio and strength-training classes on demand. Life Time invites members and non-members to experience a good workout for free, and new classes get added every day. After you're done, you can cook up an easy dish using whatever is in your pantry.

Get a better at-home workout during the coronavirus quarantine with these free classes and tutorials

May 8, 2020 at 5:48 a.m.

The spread of coronavirus has not only affected restaurants and bars, but it has also closed gyms. However, there are plenty of ways to get a (free) workout in after...

Friday the 13th: Where does the superstition come from?

March 12, 2020 at 4:32 p.m.

Do you avoid or have a fear of certain cat breeds with black fur? Are you always cautious to not step on a crack in the sidewalk? Does your heart...

BOSTON, MA | Considering its large Irish-American population, it's no wonder Boston knows how to throw a true St. Patrick's Day party. Expect people in kilts performing traditional Irish dance, playing loud bagpipes and marching down the street as part of the country's third-largest St. Patrick's Day parade. This parade brings up to a million spectators to Beantown annually. Don't forget to ogle at the blooming cherry blossoms while you're there.

Bust out the bagpipes: These cities host massive St. Patrick’s Day celebrations

February 19, 2020 at 7:35 p.m.

Green hats and shirts, shamrocks galore and cold pints of beer are customary for a St. Patrick's Day celebration. This age-old holiday brings people of Irish heritage and other cultures...

Fat Tuesday, the English translation of the French phrase "Mardi Gras," typically falls before Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent, and is a day for celebration and indulgence.

Mardi Gras facts: What is Fat Tuesday?

February 6, 2020 at 8:59 p.m.

The annual celebration of Mardi Gras is a party unlike any other, with parades, costumes, music and some of the best food in America. Visiting New Orleans during Mardi Gras...

What is a Super Bowl ring worth?

January 30, 2020 at 10:19 p.m.

A Super Bowl victory comes not only with bragging rights and the Lombardi Trophy, but also with some serious bling. After the confetti falls and the babies are kissed, work...

Portland may be one of the trendiest travel destinations of the 2010s, but you might want to give Salem, Oregon, some attention. The third Saturday of March marks Cherry Blossom Day for folks in this town, also known as the "Cherry City." Tourists are welcome to walk down rows of bright cherry blossom trees that fill up State Capital State Park while also learning about the impact of Japanese culture on the state.

Where to see cherry blossoms around the world

January 22, 2020 at 1:33 p.m.

No matter where you live in the world, there is one common theme of springtime: the regrowth of plants and flowers. Cherry blossoms are one of many flowers that have...

New York City is one of those <a href="https://www.theactivetimes.com/travel/worst-summer-destinations">places you should never visit in the summer</a>, but it's an ideal location to vacation in the spring. The botanical gardens in Brooklyn, The Bronx and Flushing provide an up-close look at spring flowers and trees in a city that oftentimes feels gray instead of green. Come to see the cherry blossoms bloom at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens or the Orchid Show that takes place from late February to mid-April at the New York Botanical Gardens.

21 American cities that are great for a spring vacation

January 14, 2020 at 4:06 p.m.

When you hear the birds chirping and see the colorful flowers blooming, you know that spring has sprung. Spring is the perfect time for festivals, picnics and other celebrations to...

We canvassed the country for the best bars and restaurants to serve wings that are beloved by both locals and in-the-know tourists. We combed through review sites and existing rankings to find wings that met our criteria: a perfect Buffalo wing is one that's crispy on the outside (even after spending some time on a plate) while remaining juicy on the inside, and completely coated in sauce but not bogged down by it. Speaking of the sauce, it needs to have the right balance of spice to butter without being overly greasy. It's actually a lot harder than it appears to make a perfect Buffalo wing, but the bars and restaurants on this list have it down to a science.

25 places that have some of the best buffalo wings in America

January 9, 2020 at 7:33 p.m.

Whether you're enjoying them at home while watching the game or at one of America's best bars, Buffalo wings are the go-to snack to really get the party started. True...

CONNECTICUT - $35,702 | Connecticut kicks off the top five of this list as the first state to crack $35,000 on average for a wedding about 48% of a resident's median income.

These states spend the most on weddings

February 10, 2020 at 9:24 p.m.

Theweddingreport.com, a wedding research and forecasting company, gathered data on how much couples spent on weddings in 2018 across all 50 states (and Washington, D.C.). Here is how much the...

This doesn't mean you should grab all of your beach gear. The temperature at the North Pole can reach as high as 32 degrees Fahrenheit (or zero degrees Celsius), but the South Pole's temperature averages minus 76 degrees Fahrenheit. This is because the South Pole sits 9,000 feet above sea level, while the North Pole is only a foot or so above sea level, allowing it to absorb heat from the Arctic Ocean.

14 facts you might not know about the real North Pole

December 12, 2019 at 7:28 p.m.

You probably grew up believing that the North Pole is a magical place with reindeer, elves and holiday cheer like you saw in the movies. And most importantly, that it's...

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