margaret, Author at Margaret Littman

Alabama Living: Beach Party

The second annual, star-studded Hangout Music Fest promises to bring locals and tourists back to the Alabama Gulf Coast. Download… More

Vaccines have long kept our dogs and cats safe from disease, but experts now say we may have gone overboard…. More

Half the dogs and cats in this country are overweight, putting them at risk of joint pain, diabetes, and shortened… More

A booming sport, stand-up paddling (SUP) is growing particularly quickly in places like Chicago with inland lakes, ponds or rivers…. More

Got a lot of terrain to clear? These four-legged munching machines are an eco-friendly option Download PDF

Here’s a look at how the founders of the YOLO Board have glided to the front of the stand-up paddling… More

A Nashville school trains people to get behind the wheel and shuttle rock entertainers to their next gig. Download PDF

Don’t laugh. This isn’t your grandfather’s resort town. Yes, Palm Springs still has a little bit of 1950s-era charm. But… More

Like Chicagoans, the Danes take advantage of every temperate day, because when winter comes, it doesn’t mess around. So from… More

Some kids in troubled families get caught between powerful rival principles; their need for a stable home, and the rights… More

How to meet a demand for scientists in our high-tech economy? The Sloan Foundation’s plan: Create a scientific equal to… More

For nearly 20 years, this Chicago couple has steeped themselves in the old and the new, the opulent and the… More

How to commission a work of art—without squashing the creative process. Download PDF

Prepping for a trip used to mean paying a neighbor to keep an eye on Fluffy and Fido while you… More

Prepping for a trip used to mean paying a neighbor to keep an eye on Fluffy and Fido while you… More

The jewel in Gatlinburg’s crown is the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which attracts more visitors than any other national… More