Avalanche Mountain Preserve: This one is a four-season favorite. It offers a steep stair-climbing workout, then knockout views for miles of Lake Charlevoix and Lake Michigan beyond. It has a big ...

The snow is intercepted by a conifer snow umbrella that keeps the snow off the ground. The thick interlacing needles of hemlock, pine, and spruce intercept about 60% of the snow. This phenomenon also ...

A winter weather advisory is in effect for higher elevations west of Banks and Forest Grove, including Timber, Glenwood and Buxton through Friday morning. Valley snow is also possible Wednesday ...

Soil microbes remain highly active beneath winter snow, driving complex nitrogen recycling that fuels spring plant growth.

Snowy escapes await! Discover cozy Illinois cabins perfect for a magical winter weekend, think hot tubs, fireplaces, and ...

Electronic devices may hold a wealth of information, but there’s nothing quite like a hands-on demonstration to make it stick ...

A group of first responders trekked through the harshest of winter weather conditions on a remote trail in California to rescue three stranded motorists in a race against time.

In terms of area, forest is the most important means of avalanche protection. It is also the most cost-effective and is naturally renewable. This insight hit home after the winter of 1951, when over 1 ...