Native insects have evolved along with native plants, so they recognize them as food. Filling a garden with exotic plants ...

Oregon botanist Suzie Savoie uses wildflowers to transform home gardens into water-wise, fire-resistant pollinator havens.

The D-Day invasion began in the dark early hours of June 6, 1944, when more than 13,000 U.S. Army paratroopers jumped into ...

This desert oasis in Southern California is more than just a vacation spot—it’s a destination that captures the imagination with its stunning landscapes, iconic mid-century modern architecture, and a ...

“There are hiking and biking trails aplenty, including the Continental Divide Trail, and fishing, boating and paddleboarding are among the popular activities for campers. The area also offers ...

Perhaps the most unique natural feature near Tehachapi is the Cesar E. Chavez National Monument at Nuestra Señora Reina de la Paz, the headquarters and final resting place of the famed labor leader ...

That’s exactly what happens on the Geology Tour Road in Joshua Tree National Park, where California decides to show off its ...

Sitting in the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains, and covering parts of three counties (San Bernardino, Orange and ...

Even by small town standards, Markleeville is tiny and remote. It’s the seat of Alpine County, California’s least-populous ...

California’s 2025 wildflower season may not reach super bloom status, but you’ll still find vibrant blooms from deserts to ...

As a Washington native, something I've always appreciated about the region's warmer months is how the flowers and foliage ...

Wildflowers are in full bloom around Colorado's high country in summer 2025. From the state's official flower the Columbine to Jacob's Ladder to Scarlet Gilia, hundreds of different species of ...