Japan's iconic "juhyo," or snow monsters of Mount Zao, are shrinking due to climate change and forest pest outbreaks. These ...

For most people, a Christmas tree means a fresh or artificial evergreen decorated with shiny balls and twinkling lights. But did you know that in some places, Christmas trees are not always what you ...

While there are plenty of awe-inspiring man-made destinations around the globe, nothing is as creative as nature. From trees that resemble monsters, to colorful sinkholes, towering rock formations and ...

Way out in Morocco’s southwest, something unusual plays out above the dry landscape: goats, balanced high in the branches of Argan trees. They don’t seem bothered by the height. In fact, they climb ...

Some islands feel like they belong to our world; others seem to have slipped in from another dimension. Far from the usual ...

From book trees to diva trees, spicing up your Christmas tree is all the rage. — -- Forget Christmas tree lights, garlands and ordinary ornaments. This year, those in the holiday spirit are ...

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The Doerner Fir tree, one of the world’s tallest, caught fire and has sustained damage that could lower its global ranking. The fire has not yet spread to the surrounding coastal Oregon wilderness but ...