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February began on Saturday in D.C. under blue skies on a breezy and slightly chilly day that may have been the brightest here ...

“Look!” Elliette whispered. “See that bright yellow one up there? That’s Saturn. At this time of year, the path of its orbit means it sets before midnight. If we watch long enough, we’ll see it ...

We incorporate the rich metaphors that trees provide: We turn over a new leaf and branch out ... Anne to see a patch of blue sky … and how important the chestnut tree was for her,” her ...

My stay in a three-story treehouse in Geneva, Florida, at Danville B&Bs was unique and fun. I loved using the hot tub and ...

Artists can copyright works they made with the help of artificial intelligence, according to a new report by the U.S.

In this story from the Outdoor Life archives, a rabbit hunter suffers through the highs and lows of rabbit season with his ...

Welcome to Big Cypress Tree State Park, Tennessee’s hidden gem! Nestled in the heart of Greenfield, Tennessee, Big Cypress Tree State Park is the kind of place that makes you wonder if you’ve stumbled ...

You can keep your home safe by mounting a security camera, but you'll create headaches for yourself and your neighbors by ...

From Sweet Marsh near to Tripoli to West Lake Okoboji to Mason City, sick birds have become a common sight during the past two weeks.

Bigfoot, chupacabra, Area 51—who doesn’t love a good urban legend? As fun as they are to entertain, though, most of them lack any credible proof. Most, however, doesn’t mean all. Some legends, like ...

Do you know why blue-footed boobies have blue feet? Author Laura Erickson does, and you’ll find the answers to this and many ...