Living

After a record-setting summer of heat, drought and water restrictions, many folks are not very proud of how their lawns look — OK, there’s brown and then there’s very brown.

Happy fall (almost). Hopefully by now things have settled into place and the regular work/school routine is working.

Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.

This circuit of Minnekhada Regional Park takes in all three of the park’s main viewpoints, and can be easily completed as a leisurely morning or afternoon hike.

Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.

The arrival of September always comes as a bit of shock as the more relaxed pace of summer suits me better.

This short walk heads out to the site of an old gravel mine on the southeast slopes of Burke Mountain in Coquitlam.

Last week was really the last call for vegetable transplants to be set out in your garden for harvest this fall.

The Swan Falls Loop is one of the most difficult hikes in the Tri-Cities

Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.