As winter fades and spring arrives, Connecticut’s wetlands, ponds, and forests come alive with the calls of frogs and toads. These amphibians are an important and often overlooked part of the state’s ...

The International Festival of Owls is being held March 6-8 in Houston, Minn. Given that our great state is home to a dozen owl species, it’s fitting that such a festival exists in the state.

As federal trappers remove thousands of beavers each year — including from prized trout streams — Wisconsin regulators face calls to weigh the critter’s flood-control benefits against ...

Having a niche interest can make life much more interesting. And there are so many things in life to be interested in. The Internet, of course, makes it that much easier: tutorials, step-by-step ...

Explore Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota, Florida, where 6,000 orchids, bayfront views, canopy walks, and seasonal ...

Discover Blue Pond at Dunns Creek State Park, a peaceful Florida trail escape with pine forests, quiet paths, wildlife sightings, and postcard-perfect water views.

Here’s something that’ll make you do a double-take: one of New Jersey’s most spectacular natural attractions has been hiding ...

If charm were a currency, High Bridge, New Jersey would be one of the wealthiest places in the state. This little borough in Hunterdon County has more appeal per square foot than towns ten times its ...

These tiny frogs have an enormous voice for their size, and the recent warm evenings have been filled with their lovely chorus.

A study of over 275 violins suggests that Antonio Stradivari used wood from high-altitude forests in northern Italy to craft ...

Certain species of wasps and frogs share a pain and inflammation peptide similar to one found in vertebrates to help defend against predators—a discovery that contributes to a shifting view of how ...