Scientists discover a giant thousand-year-old tree called Tessmannia princeps, a new species that reaches 131 feed high and 3 ...

Despite a warming climate, bone-chilling winter cold can grip parts of the U.S. In a study appearing in Science Advances, ...

New research from Boston University reveals that while warmer summers can speed up tree growth, declining snowpack may slow ...

That’s when you need Wrightwood, California—a mountain hamlet where the air smells like pine trees instead of exhaust, and the only traffic jam involves three people deciding who gets the last ...

Four Seasons Whistler delivers a polished blend of mountain adventure and resort-style luxury. We've stayed there many times ...

Declining snow accumulation in the mountains of the northeastern U.S. will likely reduce the ability of forests to act as a ...

The historic Frostburg train station serves as both a functional stop for the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad and a picture-perfect reminder of the town’s railroad heritage. The sight of a steam ...

Ents, in the fantasy world of Middle-earth by J.R.R. Tolkien, are giant, humanoid, half-tree creatures that act as "shepherds" of the forest. Ancient and wise, they are deeply connected to nature, ...

Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail through Southern California defied my expectations of sunshine and mild weather. The aftermath ...

Clean-up efforts are underway across NSW after powerful winds wreaked havoc across Sydney and parts of the state overnight, downing trees, disrupting travel and triggering warnings for hazardous surf ...

Three states were under a winter storm warning as of Monday morning, with five states under a winter weather advisory.