As the slope flattened out, the landslide blew open the channel and spread out, depositing a wall of uprooted trees just ...

With the summer nearly over, which means a drop in visitors to the Southwick's North Pond Conservation Area, and an anonymous donation of $5,000 to be used for plantings on the property, the ...

Loudoun County’s Mountainside Overlay District places development restrictions on approximately 50,000 acres of steep slopes.

Taro is not a crop for the hills. It should be grown in the plains. The hills should be used for fruit, timber, and medicinal ...

Whether they drop a bushel of berries or are prone to snapping stems, these trees are best avoided if you want a yard that's easy to maintain.

Plans to build luxury homes on a cliff prone to landslides have been branded a “major concern”. Developers hope to demolish a ...

Madeira is a haven for adventure seekers. Almost everything you do on this island revolves around nature. From hiking the ...

As summer fades into early fall, that can only mean one thing in the high reaches of the Cascades: The golden larches have ...

Plans to reduce fire risk in Dragon Mountain park have spurred concerns from mountain bikers and environmentalists.

Daybreak is almost nonexistent during monsoons in Raxidi, a village perched in the thick of the Western Ghats, an Indian ...

This story, “Best Elk in 82 Years,” was originally published in the March 1981 issue of Outdoor Life.

Crystal Cave, while not as easy to access, takes visitors back in geological time. Tickets must be purchased online in advance, and a slow, bumpy road leads to the parking lot. The park recommends ...