Mount Shasta is the kind of town that makes you want to take a deep breath and just be. The stunning mountain backdrop is like something from a postcard. You can see it from almost anywhere in town, ...

Ornamental grasses are the best way to make a xeriscaping landscape look vibrant. Blue grama is one of the most popular ...

Ornithologists are seeking volunteers in California, Oregon and Washington for Project Phoenix, a multiyear research project ...

There are more than 1,200 members in the Santa Clara Valley Bird Alliance, where birders are turning a hobby into a lifestyle ...

Hummingbirds are some of the most captivating creatures to welcome into your garden. With their iridescent feathers, rapid ...

The Trinity Alps encompasses about 540,000 acres and features massive waterfalls, crystal-clear rivers and creeks, and dozens ...

Much of Mexico is defined by its food. With help from an expert, we highlight eight regional Mexican cuisines that shape the ...

Arizona is known for our snakes, but do they swim in lakes? Unfortunately, yes. These are the four most snake-infested lakes ...

As Colorado River states race to finish a deal, water users face a resource altered by drought and climate change.

Federal wildlife officials approved a plan to cull barred owls in order to protect northern spotted owls, but it could be ...

Birds are among the most intelligent and talkative animals in the entire world. Their babbling, chatty, and loose-lipped mimicry has inspired various stories from across all human cultures. However, ...