In this column, @SmokiesLife intern writer Hannah Early examines lichen and biodiversity in Great Smoky Mountains National ...

Madison and her husband, Brett Randle, moved into their new home in mid-May while Madison was pregnant with their first child ...

Falling hazards from burned trees are only a few of the issues to consider following fire. Trees weakened by fire are particularly susceptible to bark beetles and can be the catalyst for an outbreak.

Spruce up your yard! With cold-weather hardiness, evergreen beauty and a range of sizes and shapes, the many types of spruce ...

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

Have you ever looked at a mountain and wondered why there were trees on one side but none on the other? Or noticed different ...

Vessels in a tree’s xylem transport water from the roots to the rest of the plant. Hardwood tree species tend to have large ...

A new study from Colorado State University, Western Colorado University and the U.S. Forest Service found evidence that ...

BY ANGELA PRADAHorticulture & 4-H AgentLos Alamos Cooperative Extension ServiceEditor’s note: The Los Alamos Reporter reached ...

A new study found evidence that stands of aspen trees could resist wildfires by slowing a fire’s advance or changing its course. The findings suggest that aspen forests can act as natural firebreaks.

The half-mile trail offers panoramic Lake Superior and Marquette County views from three observation decks, with two route options taking just 15-30 minutes to reach the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain.

Wildfires can burn and spread differently depending on what vegetation they burn. The two fires in northern Arizona have ...