How to Identify the American Beech Tree
The American beech (Fagus grandifolia) is the only species of beech tree native to North America. Before the glacial period, beech trees flourished throughout much of the continent. Now, this…
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11 Colorful Mushrooms and Other Fabulous Fungi
The fungi kingdom is filled with remarkable diversity. Some species of fungi are responsible for the creation of life-saving drugs such as penicillin and other antibiotics. Others are responsible for…
8 Best Trees to Plant Along Your Street
Are you looking for a curbside tree that can tolerate compacted, infertile soil and the general environment found in cities and along streets and sidewalks? We have eight recommendations for…
How to Identify 8 Common North American Fir Trees
True firs are in the genus Abies and there are between 40 and 55 species of these evergreen conifers worldwide. They’re members of the pine family (Pinaceae) and can be…
8 Places Where You Can (Safely) Watch Lava Flow
Hiking up an active volcano isn’t an activity for the faint of heart. The rough terrain, dramatic temperature changes, hours-long physical activity—oh, and risk of a volcanic eruption sending lava…