There’s a place in northeastern Mississippi where the Appalachian foothills make their final, dramatic stand before surrendering to the flatlands – a geological rebellion that created one of the state ...
The name “Purgatory Chasm” sounds like somewhere you’d send your in-laws when they overstay their welcome, but this ...
People like to start fires,” said Robert Scheller, a forestry and environmental resources professor at N.C. State. “We’re ...
U.S. Forest Service stock animals are indispensable to trail work on public lands in the West. Trump’s radical upheaval is accelerating the death of a dying art.
Time to put your two-wheeler to good use on these scenic, fun bike paths—one in each state. Bicycling is as popular as ever, ...
Less than 15 miles from the Silver Fire, the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest's trees are thousands of years old, including the storied Patriarch Tree.
The Silver Fire comes as the National Weather Service has forecasted southwest winds of 25 to 35 mph and gusts up to 65 mph on Monday for the region.
The region’s forests are adapted to fire. It’s a natural and necessary part of the ecosystem. Today’s megafires, though, burn ...
The Silver fire in Inyo County was 47% contained Monday evening. The Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, home of the world's ...