Dorothy Hernandez

Winter in Alaska feels bigger from a train window. Frosted spruce trees slip by, rivers turn to blue-white braids, and when night falls the sky … Lire plus

The northern sky can suddenly ignite in ribbons of green, pink, and violet, and for a few spellbinding minutes you feel the planet breathing. This … Lire plus

Sunshine by day, twinkle lights by night. That is the December rhythm that makes Christmas at the coast feel effortlessly magical. If you are planning … Lire plus

Frosted birch trees, Denali’s snowy silhouette, and the quiet crunch of boots on fresh powder set the scene in Talkeetna. If you crave small-town charm … Lire plus

Color floods the gardens, drums echo across pavilions, and families gather for a joyful start to the year. Chinese New Year at The Huntington blends … Lire plus

There is a special thrill in watching the GPS tick past 66.5° N and realizing you have stepped into a new world. From open skies … Lire plus

Ready to step into a glowing fairytale? Carved at Descanso Gardens transforms a beloved botanical oasis into a twinkling pumpkin wonderland, complete with illuminated trails, … Lire plus

Snow stung their faces, ice cracked under their runners, and still the teams pressed on. In January 1925, a deadly diphtheria outbreak threatened Nome, Alaska, … Lire plus

Snow drifts sparkle, the air snaps with cold, and silence settles between the trees until a sled dog barks or the sky erupts in green. … Lire plus