Alpine plants, fragile and adapted to live in a limited ecosystem, may be the canary in the coal mine of climate change. Alpine plants face a number of threats: Recreation (trampling and disturbance ...

Many Alpine plants are cushion plants, which form mats that can look like ground-hugging clumps of moss, according to the National Parks Service.

Wildflowers are popping in Colorado mountains, though the peak of alpine wildflower season is still a month away. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 75°F. Monday, June 30th 2025 ...

Here's how to plan the perfect summer trip to Breckenridge, Colorado, including hotels, restaurants, things to do, and fun ...

Alpine plants are ideal for small gardens and containers. An expert from Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden shares how to trick them into thriving at your home.

The Wasatch Wildflower Festival, now in its 29th year, will spread across the Cottonwood Canyons on four July dates, offering ...

Colorado's Best Summer Blooms Thrive In This Alpine Town With Wildflower Cocktails And Spa Treatments. Story by Nina Phillips • 15m. W ildflowers are in abundance all across the United States.

This Colorado wildflower hike has a little bit of everything – pristine alpine lakes, meandering streams, towering mountains, and meadows full of wildflowers.

South Tyrol and its Alpine neighbours are known as Europe's hydro powerhouses, mainly thanks to their large plants, which mark parts of the landscape with their valley-spanning reservoirs and ...

Species of wildflowers found in the Alpine tundra are often related to those found at lower elevations, Roberts said, but are usually dwarfed versions adapted to the severe conditions. This includes ...