As trees grow larger, their heartwood proportion increases and eventually accounts for most of the biomass. Heartwood decay ...

California’s iconic trees are so well appreciated that three national parks are named after them: Redwood, Sequoia and Joshua ...

The Boy Scout Tree Trail is a moderate 2.8-mile (4.5 km) hike in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, offering a deep dive into the old-growth redwood ecosystem. Enter the trail from Howland Hill Road ...

Some national parks, like Sequoia and Redwood, are known for their ancient trees. But the world's oldest tree was from ...

California’s iconic trees are so well appreciated that three national parks are named after them: Redwood, Sequoia and Joshua ...

Giant Forest: The General Sherman is located in the Giant Forest, where you'll be amazed by all the towering sequoia trees. Tunnel Log : Snap a photo before driving under this famous fallen tree.

Redwood Canyon and Muir Grove are also great places for longer treks. The Giant Forest is also home to the famous General Sherman Tree , the largest living tree – by volume – in the world.

In 2014, drought in California caused the giant sequoias’ foliage to die back, something never documented before. In 2017, sequoia trees began dying from insect damage .

While its more famous neighbors Big Basin and Big Sur steal the spotlight, Butano (pronounced “BYOO-tuh-noh,” not like the gas for your barbecue) quietly offers a perfect blend of accessibility and ...

With the blend of historic towns, rolling hills, vibrant cityscapes, and natural beauty, there are exciting day trips from ...

Ever heard of a tree kangaroo? If you’ve been to the Woodland Park Zoo within the past decade, you’ve walked right by the tree kangaroos but might not have known they were there.

Forest Park faces months-long tree removal after a May 16 storm that spawned a tornado damaged thousands of trees. To stream 5 On Your Side on your phone, you need the 5 On Your Side app.