Birders in New England and upstate New York are buzzing with anticipation for an irruption that will have an unusually large ...

Among my annual rituals when the City of Gold falls silent over the Christmas holidays is the gathering of pine cones – ...

By Jack Beaudoin On a fine gray afternoon in late October, I came across an impressive cone midden beneath a towering red ...

In this month's "Cultivating Success in the Farm & Garden" column, Hubbard County U of M Extension educator reveals how the ...

Tucked away in Brewster, Massachusetts, Nickerson State Park stands as 1,900 acres of proof that Mother Nature plays favorites sometimes, and this slice of Cape Cod definitely got the VIP treatment.

Unsure of when to pack away your yuletide decor? Check out this expert advice on when to take down Christmas decorations ...

Stargazers are in for a treat this December with the Christmas Tree Cluster (NGC 2264), a stunning formation of young stars that resemble an evergreen tree. Visible between the constellations Orion ...

Candles in farmhouse windows can shine a long way on dark nights in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

As we reflect on the beauty of the Christmas season, New Jersey’s native evergreens embody endurance and winter beauty.

Mistletoe and holly are so characteristic of Christmas that there’ve been songs written about them. With its shiny red berries and spiky leaves, holly is a symbol of the season for many, and can often ...