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Electric lawn equipment has come a long way in recent years. From mowers and trimmers to blowers and chain saws, today’s battery-powered options are quieter, easier to maintain and far less fussy than gas models.

If you’re shopping for new tools this season, look for equipment with brushless motors and compatible battery systems so one charge platform can do more than one job. Learn more: https://www.ruralite.com/electrify-your-lawn-care/

A wide-open sky can change the whole mood of a moment. Sometimes the beauty is not in the big event but in the stillness, the color and the pause that makes you look up.

It’s a good reminder that some of the best images begin with paying attention to what’s right in front of you. Learn more: https://www.ruralite.com/mostly-clear-skies/

Barr Creek Falls is one of those Southern Oregon stops that feels well worth the detour. The three-tiered waterfall drops more than 240 feet through a forested canyon, and the easy round-trip hike also passes Mill Creek Falls along the way. If you’re heading toward Prospect or planning a Crater Lake trip, this is the kind of side adventure that can make the whole drive even better. Plan your visit: https://www.ruralite.com/visit-forest-waterfalls-at-barr-creek-falls/

Perfection has a way of making people hesitate. This month’s note from the editor comes back to a simple idea: the right time to make the photo, start the project or say the thing is rarely some polished future moment. It’s now, while the opportunity is still in front of you. Learn more: https://www.ruralite.com/dont-wait-for-perfect/

Donnie Fowler did not learn to shape surfboards from tutorials or a step-by-step manual. He figured it out by studying boards, solving problems as he went and refining his process over decades.

Now his custom longboards reflect that persistence, along with a willingness to share what he knows instead of keeping it to himself. Read more: https://www.ruralite.com/quest-for-the-perfect-surfboard/

Lineworker safety is not only about training and protective gear. It also depends on the choices people make at home and on the road. Improperly connected generators, crowded work zones and downed lines that aren’t reported quickly can all put crews at risk.

Giving lineworkers space to work and using equipment the right way helps protect the people restoring power. Learn more: https://www.ruralite.com/everyone-plays-a-role-in-lineworker-safety/