On a warm April afternoon, turtles gather on logs and rocks to absorb sunlight. Basking in the sun plays a critical role in ...

Adam Bianchi does not consider himself an administrator. But eight months ago — amid sweeping cuts to federal parks, forests ...

Every winter, northern map turtles cluster together to hibernate in the water beneath a frozen lake. Then one year, their resting grounds became a scene of violence.

In the spring of 1990, when I was 11 years old and newly minted in the public school system, I hammered out an essay on purple paper with an ancient typewriter.

These Texas lakes combine outdoor adventure and relaxation, with opportunities for boating, fishing, hiking, and soaking in scenic landscapes.

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This under-the-radar Alabama destination blends beach access features swamp ecosystems and offers trails, wildlife sightings, ...

The Shelley Lake Park loop trail is one of our favorite short walks in North Raleigh, and is the perfect place for a gentle ...

The Gopher Tortoise Trail takes you through longleaf pine habitat, an ecosystem that’s become increasingly rare across the ...

You can easily turn your aquarium visit into a full day of exploration, adding stops at the Belle Isle Conservatory with its ...

David Thompson Signs of spring were evident well before March 20 when spring officially started. One sign that wasn’t visible was the unmistakable smell of a striped skunk whose mating season was ...

Today is *** day for celebrating. We are here at Sobella Aquarium at the Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium, and we are all about Tortellini today. Tortellini just got *** new harness put on her, um, and it ...