Even this deep into winter, the trees are one of my favorite parts of our mountains. Stands of towering, majestic aspens, ...

Swiss architect Giona Bierens de Haan has reinterpreted the spiked bark of the South American Ceiba tree to create a furniture collection as part of a collaborative exhibition in Geneva. The Ceiba ...

The four-mile trail around Lake Ahquabi, in the state park of the same name, is a quiet spot that's a great summertime getaway. Beat the heat in the shade and dip your toes in the water to cool off.

Yet, even in the aftermath, certain details stand out, drawing attention and ... Scientists offer a simple explanation for the durability of palm trees. According to research referenced by the ...

If there’s one thing you should know about me, it’s that I have a stomach of steel. I’ve always worn it like a badge of honor ...

During the Bay Area’s damp winters, we can’t afford to be fair-weather hikers. Fortunately, some hikes in the Bay Area are ...

Read an exclusive excerpt from the upcoming queer gothic vampire novel, 'A Blood As Bright As The Moon' only on Dread Central ...

Ancient hieroglyphics were inscribed on the leaves, macerated in water and glued together as the bark of paper mulberry ... furnished the natives by the simple process of pounding the leaf ...

The Mata da Conceição de Tavira National Forest is home to a hidden sanctuary that harbours a thriving population of fallow ...

A  visit to Fivesparks, now through Feb. 22, will welcome you with an art show in the large gallery room and on walls ...