Native plants, succulents and mulch are important considerations. But you can also improve fire resilience by following some guidelines about spacing and irrigation.

A scenic Bay Area hiking trail touted as “one of the best in Marin County” with its legendary 14-step redwood ladder is ...

Mediterranean oak borers (Xyleborus monographus) were first identified in the city of Sacramento last July. They target oaks ...

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is repairing a bridge over Pine Tree Creek due to structural deficiencies.

Nevada City might be the most well-preserved Gold Rush town in California. Its Victorian buildings stand tall, as if proudly showing off their elaborate architecture. Gas lamps illuminate the streets ...

While Trader Joe's is known for low prices, some of its groceries cost more -- and are worth every penny. See which pricey products we think you'll love.

Parks Canada is conducting a formal review of the fire and response, which is not yet public. Last week, Jasper published its ...

Four years ago, the Caldor Fire burned 221,835 acres in El Dorado, Alpine and Amador counties, as it climbed the western ...

• Pack a few familiar comforts. Charlie never travels without a half-dozen of his favorite squeaky toys. A cozy bed, treats ...

Pine Fire initially started today at 4:44 p.m. in Mendocino County, California. It has burned 0.3 acres of private land after being active for less than an hour. Currently, there is no data indicating ...

Rocks for a local rock garden are best chosen from those that are naturally occurring in the area,” writes columnist Tom ...

This extraordinary tree has stood tall since long before the Pyramids of Giza were built, however, its exact location is a ...