From pollinating plants to dispersing seeds, birds play a variety of crucial roles that help to keep ecosystems in balance.

Wildfires burned thousands of acres this spring in Pennsylvania and are a reminder of the importance of forests. Now there's ...

As they sat on their porch overlooking the creek, a squirrel affectionately named Speedy scurried onto Funk’s lap to beg for ...

A newly-inked agreement restores access to Cardiff Fork in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Another problem awaits: tamping the ...

Herbert was haunted by the specter of unstoppable dunes. In Dune, he imagined a desert that swallowed an entire planet—an ...

Forest protectors are defending mature forests from logging after dam removal and restoration on the Elwha River.

With tree-lined roads, flower tunnels, and forested trails spread across gently sloping terrain, Megaworld’s Arden Botanical ...

Almost two-thirds of the world's population is affected by the monsoon—the annual arrival of intense rains in areas north and ...

The venture, privately funded to start, is now run by the University of Arizona. And today, scientists there are quietly ...

When the rains hit, these lesser-known gems near Indore come alive with greenery and magic. From misty hills to serene lakes, ...

The Tour first climbed Mont Ventoux in 1951 and — although this year will only see the Tour’s 16th visit — has been making legend there ever since. As well as Simpson’s death in 1967, it’s where Eddy ...

Kurtz’s Mill Covered Bridge gleams white against the blue Pennsylvania sky like a cloud come to earth. Inside, wooden beams create a tunnel effect that frames the view beyond in a perfect rectangle.