This article is republished from The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Sarah Diaz is an Associate Professor of Recreation and ...

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area in Llano County. (Courtesy Photo) AUSTIN The Texas Hill Country is about to get more “enchanting,” thanks to the recent purchase of a 3,073-acre property adjacent to ...

Nature is calling, and starting Friday, Loveland residents will have a brand new place to answer. The Wild Natural Area, at U.S. 34 and Glade Road, will officially open to the public, providing ...

I love woods. I was born and raised in Vermont and Connecticut where the woods were my playground. As the population around America increases it has become necessary to set aside natural areas to ...

We may earn money or products from the companies mentioned in this post. All opinions are our own. During a recent trip to Seattle for a family reunion, we had the opportunity to do some sightseeing ...

Many of us enjoy watching the wildlife in our backyards and as gardeners, we know that birds, bees and other small creatures don’t just provide a beneficial source of natural pest control but can also ...

The United States' national parks have an inherent contradiction. The federal law that created the National Park Service says the agency—and the parks—must "conserve the scenery and the natural and ...

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