The sugar pine (Pinus lambertiana) can be identified by its huge cones, which can reach lengths of more than 20 inches and are about 4 to 6 inches wide. Sugar pines can grow as tall as 250 feet ...

One of the most important, yet challenging, skills to nail down as a wilderness survivalist is tree identification ...

All living things die, which is too often perceived as a negative phenomenon. Yet, forest mortality yields an opportunity for both change and rejuvenation. These dynamics are wonderful to witness, and ...

Strawberries are known as heart berries or ode’iminan in Ojibwemowin and they play a special role in our regional ecosystems.

There was a circle in Maria Burns' yard where grass wouldn't grow and trees died. She knew what it was: An old natural gas ...

A ferocious storm killed eight people on a day full of misfortunes and coincidences that showed the limits of human control.

Old Florida feeling and flavor, worthy of a road trip. Check out these 16 best restaurants packed with taste, history and ...

You've heard nuts are healthy, but which pack the greatest nutritional bang? Experts list the healthiest nuts to eat ...

Craving Old Florida dining? From funky seafood joints to a hidden island gem, here are 17 classic restaurants worth the road ...

Dollar bills on the walls, gators on the menu, sunsets in your face — here are 16 Old Florida-style restaurants worth the ...

From circus cookies to chili chips, rediscover 15 iconic California snacks that defined Golden State childhoods and vanished ...

Hawkins Preserve, just 3 miles southwest of downtown Cortez, attracts a slew of outdoor enthusiasts: hikers, trail runners, ...