Most of the state will see peak fall foliage by mid-October, with most areas passing peak color by early November. Peak color varies year to year, but rainy weather and blustery winds can strip trees ...

Wildland fires have been a part of the Rocky Mountain ecosystems for millions of years, resulting from lightning strikes, volcanic eruptions, and spontaneous combustion. The plants and animals evolved ...

The annual rituals of autumn – shoulder season vacations, football games, the unpacking of sweaters, the pumpkin spice tsunami – are upon us.And then there’s perhaps the best of them all: the scenic ...

While thousands of leaf peepers clog Colorado's mountain highways each fall, I discovered a peaceful alternative that offers stunning autumn colors without the bumper-to-bumper frustration.

A new study finds the iconic whitebark pine, which spans several Mountain West states, could lose most of its habitat to climate change in the coming decades. Scientists say the loss could impact ...

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources have posted their first of several weekly projections for fall foliage across the state in 2025. “Northern counties are already ...

The most “unexpected” place to see fall color in Oregon might be the canyons of Steens Mountain in the southeast corner of the state, where huge stands of aspen trees fill the high desert landscape ...

Photos of Andrew Porter and Ian Stasko were shared across Colorado and the country as a mass search effort was carried out to find the missing hunters earlier this month.

Roan Highlands in NC are home to rare spruce-fir habitat and many unique species. A year after Helene, they are at increased risk.