Learn why Alabama chose the black bear as state mammal and how conservation is guiding this shy forest neighbor’s return.

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Tombigbee State Park near Tupelo, Mississippi is that rare gem that makes you wonder why you ever board planes to find paradise. Just a short drive from Elvis Presley’s birthplace lies this 320-acre ...

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The burning of a Yule log is a long-standing tradition which provides heat in cold winters and holiday symbolism for many cultures.

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Here’s everything you need to know about exploring the Emerald Isle—when to go, where to stay, what to do, and how to get around. Bicyclists roll along the 26-mile-long Great Western Greenway. Running ...

People who own wood-burning stoves or fireplaces shouldn't just use any old firewood. There's one wood species that burns ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Mira Norian / Investopedia A bank identification number (BIN) is the initial set of four to ...

Oregon man sets new world record paddling a homegrown pumpkin boat down the Columbia River. The Oregon Donkey Sanctuary is not just a forever home for donkeys; it also offers a healing refuge for ...

There are roughly 2.5 million known species on the planet, but scientists estimate that's only a fraction of the biodiversity on Earth. A new study shows we're finding new species like never before.