City leaders paid a mere $2,000 for land that was originally supposed to be a graveyard. Luckily for Seattle residents, plans changed, and the park now boasts p

Theodore Wirth Park in Minnesota goes beyond the usual amenities with a 15-acre garden and bird sanctuary, mountain biking trails and even a snow-tubing trail w

This Georgia river is a refuge for metro Atlanta, providing opportunities for biking, hiking, canoeing — and some blissful silence.

Chicago may not come to mind when you think of beach towns, but the city offers two dozen public beaches along 26 miles of Lake Michigan. Each beach has a vibe

The nation’s sandbox is found in southern Colorado. The heart of Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is a dune field that spreads out for nearly 30 sq

Measuring well over 5,000 square miles, Death Valley National Park is the largest national park in the Lower 48. Of course, most people know it for its other su

Gulf Islands National Seashore, the country’s largest national seashore, includes six barrier islands stretched out for 160 miles from Santa Rosa Island, Flor

There is more to Nevada than desert, hot nightclubs and garish, neon temples of gambling. Great Basin National Park, about 285 miles north of the Las Vegas Stri

This expansive park offers a peek at the wilder side of New York and New Jersey — from the plush woodlands, hundreds of animal species and even a nude beach.

Wedged between Raleigh, Durham and Research Triangle Park is more than eight square miles of woods dotted with lakes and laced with streams and trails. William

Part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, the Marin Headlands boast open spaces, wildlife, and a fascinating history.

The Palo Alto Baylands Preserve is a special place in the San Francisco Bay area of California.

Point Reyes offers visitors much to explore and enjoy.

Here's how to get your home and family ready for the possibility of a coronavirus outbreak.

Ask these 6 daily quarantine questions to make sure you're doing OK and taking care of yourself.

The U.S. food supply is experiencing problems, from milk to chicken to produce, but it's functioning and shoppers can get the food they need during COVID-19.

Without human touch, we lose one of our most effective ways to empathize with one another.

WHO says "immunity passports" certifying that people are immune to the coronavirus are premature since we don't know if they will work.

A llama antibody that fights infections could help humans in the fight against the coronavirus.

The Halley VI Research Station is spending its first winter without humans.

The hole over Antarctica is slowly healing, but research suggests the ozone layer is thinning at lower latitudes.

The unique ecosystem found in Chesapeake Bay has been under strain due to water pollution, but with partners like Siemens, the community is making strides to im

When the EPA announced a reduction in the acceptable levels of arsenic in drinking water, Siemens’ GFH® media-based system made compliance achievable.

From many miles above, the seemingly neat and orderly seaweed "fields" resemble blocks of text from books.

Ants offer a surprisingly effective alternative to synthetic pesticides, according to a new research review.

When olive trees receive less water, their fruit produces oil with more phytoprostanes, and that's a good thing.

Cornfields without bats are infested by nearly 60 percent more moth larvae, researchers say.

At more than 2.5 million years old, the peaches predate the arrival of humans to the region.

A new super slow-motion video reveals the unusual pollination strategy of Australia's blue-banded bee.

Eating bioregionally is gaining in popularity. Here's what you need to know, including how it differs from the locavore moment.

Farms that grow food in arid deserts, without groundwater or fossil fuels, could be the future of agriculture.

Your favorite chocolate may not be fair trade certified. Here's a guide to 8 of the most common sustainable cocoa certifications.

Earthworms decontaminate water and create vineyard fertilizer at Fetzer Vineyards as part of regenerative sustainability program.

By giving away free bananas in Seattle, Amazon is disrupting local businesses.

Coffee-growing regions are set to lose key pollinators like bees by midcentury due to climate change.

Data from 76 published peer-reviewed studies offers compelling reasons to keep an open mind about GMOs.

Company continues seed giveaway despite pushback.

This is the downside of trendy foods.

Researchers have improved the process by which plants get rid of toxic compounds, and this improves their overall growth.

Researchers are digging deeper into how tomato flavors have changed over time, and now they've found a specific gene that's missing in many modern varieties.

A Turkish farmer recruits local bears to test his sweet wares.

Scientists say we have 10 years to dramatically restructure the livestock industry.

Jim Motavalli shares an excerpt from his just-released book, ​"The Real Dirt on America's Frontier Legends"

The environment in your neighborhood and surrounding community has a huge impact on your health and lifespan.

These fruits and veggies from Sydney artist Danling Xiao are both adorable and thought-provoking.

#ILookLikeASurgeon aims to inspire inclusion and diversity in the surgical field.

Some cities have lowere euthanasia rate for shelter animals by implementing innovative programs. Steal these ideas to make it happen where you live.

From Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi to Rosa Parks and Jimmy Carter, these tireless advocates have made the world a better place.

Elaine Seamans didn't give up on the dog named Negra — even after he snapped at her.

One woman refused to give up on Pinky the dog, who was deemed dangerous after a run-in with a cat in Des Moines, Iowa.