HARRISBURG — Bi-annually the Shawnee National Forest closes Forest Service Road No. 345, also known as Snake Road, to help ensure safe crossing for several species of snakes and amphibians during this ...

Ms. Renkl is a contributing Opinion writer who covers flora, fauna, politics and culture in the American South. NASHVILLE — At first I thought this winter’s strange weather was merely part of the ...

PORTLAND, MI – There’s a pretty, little flower with yellow petals and heart-shaped leaves that grows in thick mats across the forest floor in parts of Michigan. The lesser celandine, also known as fig ...

The recent boom in native-plant interest focuses mainly on trees, shrubs, grasses, and perennial flowers – by far the main workhorse plants of Pennsylvania landscapes. But even with the diversity ...

Winter’s grip is loosening. You’re dying to fish. Unfortunately, those super-early-season bites can be the toughest to score thanks to cold, dirty water and sluggish targets. Have no fear. This ...

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Deschutes National Forest announced Wednesday that firefighters plan to start spring prescribed burning season as early as mid-April, if conditions become favorable. The ...