On the hillside across from Alparon Park in Troy, there is a stand of evergreen trees that appear as if they have died. Through the years I been asked why this stand of trees died. My answer is they ...

On Wednesday, Dec. 17, The Fabulous Mr. E and Gretchen Shope will perform during a Holiday Extravaganza that will take place ...

The dirt roads in the northern corner of Oxford County froze early this year, marking the unofficial start of the winter logging season in Maine.

Late fall and early winter are the best times of year to spot giant silk moth cocoons in New England.

An Arctic air mass that descended upon the Midwest, with winds gusting to in excess of 30 mph making the air temperature of ...

The Charles Mears State Park takes on a different but equally compelling character in winter, when Lake Michigan’s waves create spectacular ice formations along the shore and the beach becomes the ...

Michigan is filled with hidden treasures, but Pentwater shines as a perfect day trip destination where stress melts away and time slows down – proving that sometimes the best vacations are hiding just ...

The robin is our beloved Christmas bird, who brightens the frosty garden with its red breast and beautiful song. Lure this ...

News from around the community includes items from Morton Arboretum, Franklin Park, Elmhurst, La Grange and Burr Ridge.

Say hello to my snow-man. The forecast this Christmas is cloudy with a chance of reindeer. Pass me the Christmas spirits! I ...