On a clear sunny day in the Seattle/Tacoma area of Washington State, the locals often remark “The Mountain is out.” Gaze eastward and you, too, will see The Mountain, a 14,410-foot-tall (4,392 meters) ...

These recent sightings are compiled by Sue McGrath of the Newburyport Birders. Report your sightings to Newburyport Birders ...

From the adorable but deadly pine marten to the massive sperm whale, get to know some of the amazing animals that call ...

Federal layoffs have created chaos for Northwest public lands, and a cascade of damaging environmental consequences appears ...

From Spokane to Seattle, Bellingham to the Columbia River Gorge, Washington has a bounty of beautiful destinations for ...

Seattle's typically mild and pleasant spring weather is perfect for exploring rich landscapes and enjoying the outdoors.

THE National Food Authority (NFA) said on Sunday that it plans to procure around 880,000 metric tons (MT) of palay, or unmilled rice, this year. The planned volume will allow the NFA to meet its ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Bird flu has been detected in Cumbria following the confirmation of numerous cases across the country. The highly pathogenic avian influenza ...

“We’ve in fact said to [the U.S. Department of Agriculture] that they should consider maybe the possibility of letting it run through the flock so that we can identify the birds and preserve ...

It's magical to witness the majestic alpenglow on Glacier National Park's mountain peaks as the sun rises. It's also your best chance to see wildlife before the road becomes too busy.

In an analysis of soil samples from twelve parks in Dublin, Ireland, park entrances were more heavily contaminated with infective roundworm eggs than any other tested park location. In an analysis ...