An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. It’s ...

What happens when a journalist and a rafting pioneer fall in love with a forest? They built Off The Grid — a homestay with no ...

If you’re chasing waterfalls in Oconee County, don’t skip Oconee Station State Historic Site. It’s home to the peaceful ...

During the Great Depression, Franklin Roosevelt created a tree army. Civilians planted trees, built dams, and transformed ...

POST FALLS, Idaho -- You are invited to help restore Post Falls forests at a Community Forest Tree Planting Day this month. This tree planting event will take place on Saturday, April 12 from 9 a ...

One camper has died, and another was injured after a tree fell on a remote campsite in Georgia in the middle of the night.

Find the best hikes in Yosemite National Park, from the classic Mist Trail to the hidden gem of Panorama Trail. Join me as I ...

If you’re looking for an easy to moderate out-and-back hike near the Siuslaw National Forest and not too far from the ...

Ready to explore the Carolinas on foot? This guide highlights fantastic hiking options near Charlotte — or within a couple hours’ drive — for every skill level.

What do you see when you walk out your door? This isn’t a mindfulness exercise; scientists want to know. Johnson County ...

Waterfalls are one of nature's most awe-inspiring ... behind the curtain of water, Dry Falls is a spectacular option. A trail through the Nantahala National Forest takes hikers around the back ...

For outdoor enthusiasts, you’ll love exploring the Carl Sandburg Home, Holmes State Forest, DuPont Falls, Bullington Gardens ...