This week’s hike takes us back to the wooded and serene trails at Palomar Mountain. It also marks my 100th hike for this ...

This roughly 4-mile easy hike located in Palomar Mountain wraps up a three-part series about many of the trails in the state ...

By December, most plants have shed their leaves and disperse their seeds. There are many fascinating ways in which the plants ensure the dispersal of their seeds to allow successful germination. Seeds ...

I step out of the hotel into crisp fall air in the upper 50s. I’m greeted by a city coming alive, with buses and cars ...

Ever wonder which vegetables deserve a front-row seat on your plate? Some veggies offer far more vitamins, minerals, and overall health benefits than others, even though they all earn a place in a ...

Wondrous kelp beds harbor a complex ecosystem that’s teeming with life, cleaning the water and the atmosphere, and bringing ...

Trees lean over the water creating cool tunnels of green. Paddle through them or just admire them from shore. The Spanish moss adds that classic Louisiana touch. It’s what makes our state look ...

History and nature come together at Limekiln State Park. The name comes from the old lime kilns still standing in the forest. These huge metal structures look like something from a science fiction ...

The winners of the Nature Photographer of the Year 2025 have been announced, celebrating the very best in nature photography ...

Exercising in natural outdoor environments boosts mood, energy, and vigor. Here’s what research shows—and how to put it into practice.

An international team of researchers have found what triggers degradation in one of the most popular pigments used by renowned 19th and 20th century painters. Using a multi-method approach, including ...

There's no single best time to eat oranges for immune support. But their high vitamin C content makes them a good go-to when you're sick.