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 ...

Looking for the best hikes near Los Angeles? Angeles National Forest, federal land managed by the U.S. Forest Service, offers ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

The next time you go pinecone picking keep these fun facts in mind, as pinecones play an important part in nature and have a ...

In the heart of southern Lebanon, where pine trees once stood tall and abundant, a quiet crisis is unfolding. The cones are ...

Wildlife agencies counted 232 squirrels on Mount Graham, about the same as a year ago, which is good news during a drought.