As the weather warms, a growing wave of homeowners is skipping expensive renovations in favor of fast, affordable outdoor refreshes that deliver serious visual payoff.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
13 Apr. 2026
Later in the summer, the gorge’s smaller waterfalls slow to a trickle, the water warms, the swimming holes become popular, and the hiking trails fill with families on break.
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Jordan Charbonneau,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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