Deep snowpack can act like a crystalline mulch, providing a protective cover with extraordinary insulating properties.

The Mojave Desert near Los Angeles is full of hiking trails and adventure. Here are three trails near L.A. already bursting with wildflowers and possibilities.

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Kansas City broke an 83-year record when it reached 76 degrees on Monday. Experts say with more warm weather ahead, gardeners need to be cautious of planting too soon.

Working with (hopefully) large quantities of syrup, adding more as the water boils off, the process can get messy, with boiled-over liquid and sticky residue left behind. Some operators will have a ...

This Valentine’s Day, a look at how love is no longer an all-or-nothing thing in the age of the threesome: I, me and myself ...

Winter is not ending at the same pace across the United States, and some regions will feel like they skip the season altogether. Based on early Spring forecasts and regional outlooks, I expect three ...

South Side Tours uses narration, local insight, and landmark stops to highlight the people and places that define Chicago’s ...

A rare baby dugong spotted in Indonesia’s Alor archipelago highlights the success of community-led efforts to restore ...