Conifers, as a group, have narrow, needle-like foliage and produce cones ... and that is the tree we’ll cover today: the dawn ...

The best time to see fall colors is now, due to the relatively warm fall this year in California. Here are the best places to ...

Late fall is fabulous for sipping Cabernet Sauvignon in Napa Valley, jetting to Paris for a more local experience, kicking off ski season in snowy spots or catching some rays in the Caribbean.  If ...

A caracara is a bird of prey not normally seen this far north in the country, but a rare visit is a draw for birders.

As a California local and national park lover, I can help you figure out exactly where to stay near Redwood National Park. I’d suggest staying in Arcata if you’re a first-time visitor and want to be ...

High school students take AP® exams and IB exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level coursework. U.S. News calculated a College Readiness Index based on AP/IB exam ...

The Nature Observation Center also offers free maps of the approximately 3.4 km autumn foliage walking course. Keyaki-dori is only 800 meters long but it packs a lot of charm into that seemingly short ...

A "yes" vote supported increasing the annual business license tax, which consists of a $90 annual registration fee for each business and an incremental rate ranging from $10 to $250 per employee ...

Scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea) grows best in full sun, reaching 50-70 feet tall, and blazes with red foliage in fall in horticultural zones 5-9. Red oak (Quercus rubra) has similar attributes ...