A rare species prized by birders in Southern Arizona has been unceremoniously stripped of its elegance, and at least one local expert isn’t happy about the change. A leading panel of taxonomists ...

NORWALK, Conn. (AP) — Firefighters came to the rescue of a swan that was stuck in a frozen Connecticut river this week.

Joshua Tree Trail begins at an opening in the fence behind the parking lot’s large sign for Wee Thump Joshua Tree Wilderness.

Republican groups seeking to add U.S. House seats in Florida by challenging the 2020 census suffered a major setback Tuesday as a federal ...

Seaweed bathing in Ireland, a trek through Africa’s first designated wilderness quiet park—we asked National Geographic staff ...

Seaweed bathing in Ireland, a trek through Africa’s first designated wilderness quiet park—we asked National Geographic staff ...

Iridescent purple bow ties are the telltale signs of black-chinned hummingbirds. This species is a common backyard visitor in ...

From Niagara Falls to the Redwood Forests, state parks preserve many of the nation’s iconic landscapes and historic treasures ...

You might spot some of these woodpeckers stashing acorns in your garden, while others can be identified by their beautiful red hats and unique bird calls.

This is a great time of year for basketball, hockey, or the snow-removal business. If you’re one who needs a little baseball to chew on a few weeks before pitchers and catchers report to spring ...

This northern country may not be known for wine touring, but its innovative vineyards and vibrant dining scene suggest that it certainly deserves to be.

There’s a moment when you bite into something so delicious that time stops, your eyes close involuntarily, and you make that little “mmm” sound that’s universal for “holy moly, this is good.” That’s ...