Betty Ford Alpine Gardens are located east of Vail Village next to the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Ford Park. It's a short walk from shops, restaurants and attractions like the Colorado Snowsports ...

There is a good mix of plants to prune in May. It ranges from spring-flowering shrubs, which may need attention to stay in ...

One iconic alpine town in Colorado hides the most beautiful summer wildflowers, along with a variety of ways to relax and ...

Since it was established in 1928, more than 9,000 scientists, students, and staff have worked, lived, and studied at RMBL. At ...

Rapid climate change is upending plant life in the Arctic. A new study in Nature shows how one of the most fragile ecosystems ...

Thanks to its high elevations and hot deserts, Utah's wildflower scene is something to behold. Here are the best places to ...

Yakima Skyline Trail (Yakima, WA) Roughly 80 miles from TriCities, this gorgeous 4.4-mile trail overlooks the Yakima Valley ...

Recreation researchers are studying how to minimize human impact on public lands while maximizing accessibility.

Recent studies have shown that tiny pieces of plastics can make bees more susceptible to bacteria and viruses.

Leave no trace. Enjoy the wildflower season! Paul Krupin is an avid local outdoor enthusiast and a member of the Intermountain Alpine Club (IMAC). He can be reached at [email protected].

Through groves of snow gums – their limbs twisted and crippled by the brutal mountain conditions – and colourful patches of alpine wildflowers, we rise to our day’s end at Charlotte Pass ...