A new study finds that aspen trees slow wildfire spread and may help protect vulnerable communities in fire-prone areas.

Looking for relief from the sun? These seven fast-growing shade trees are perfect for creating a cooler, more comfortable backyard in a short time.

The geology, fossils and human stories of Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument are part of a common geologic heritage. The layers of rock beneath this valley contain one of the world's richest ...

I didn’t get to see my favorite bird, the flammulated owl, but I got to hear three of them. That made 51 consecutive years of ...

With Utah’s dry climate and extreme weather, Utah faces many of the same wildfire threats as California in January. Could Utah be next?

It’s hard not to be dazzled by the bright yellow butterflies fluttering around the Inland Northwest these days. Not only are they striking in color, but they’re among the biggest butterfly species in ...

The state of Nevada bought the Marlette Lake water system in 1963 for $1.65 million. The system still supplies water to ...

The Grand Canyon Lodge opened in 1937 and was the only hotel located inside Grand Canyon National Park on the North Rim.

This Canada summer road trip, from Calgary to Jasper, has some of the best views in the country, including a secret island, ...

Researchers with the University of Maine are studying how best to manage coastal spruce forests under intensifying heat and drought.

Red Deerians are seeing a lot of moths in the community this summer. There is an outbreak of forest tent caterpillars every ...

Trees are so cool! First of all, they take carbon dioxide and turn it into oxygen. Trees are sometimes described as “nature’s ...