The Painted Desert in northern Arizona is a mesmerizing landscape of vibrant badlands stretching across the Colorado Plateau.

“It looks like it will die,” Nishibori said of the cherry tree, “but it’s not going to die. The next spring, there will be ...

We really do have one of the largest concentrations of petrified wood here at the park, where you can really study how animals and plants change ... silica from volcanic ash seeped in, gradually ...

I used to wonder if the last time I’d ever see him would be from the back seat of our packed station wagon as he sat on our wood-shingled roof in the smoke ... and other tiny pieces of human remains ...

In an age of quick fixes and disposable experiences, these hotels show that you can invest in a better future, even while ...

Based on sheer numbers alone, some beetles are bound to be pests, like weevils or the emerald ash borer, an invasive, wood-boring beetle ... 75% of all flowering plants and 35% of the world ...

Maybe this spring/summer will be the one where you actually embrace the great outdoors instead of hide away from it. View ...

For a brief period of a few weeks in the summer, male stag beetles (Lucanus cervus) fly in search of a mate. They use their spectacular jaws to wow the ladies and conduct dramatic duels with their ...

In spring, the water level is high from snowmelt, making it ideal for a refreshing dip after hiking. Birdwatchers can spot ...

Memorial Day weekend is the perfect time to discover this mountain treasure nestled in the heart of Utah. The views here will make your jaw drop – snow-capped peaks, lush valleys, and a sparkling lake ...

Many Redditors shared how they use wood ash in the garden by sprinkling it around trees to help them grow faster. The ash works as a pest repellent and adds necessary nutrients to the surrounding soil ...