In a move that will make it harder for the GOP to keep control of Congress, the Supreme Court said the state can use a ...

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The biggest fungus, née organism in the world, occupies an area of 3.7 square miles. That’s about the same size as two ...

Seattle’s maritime climate is ideal for growing giant sequoias. Here's what to know before planting one of the fastest-growing trees on Earth.

The nonprofit seeks to raise $4 million to purchase two adjacent properties and advance planning for public access ...

Redwoods in California’s coastal mountains get more of the glory including being the official state tree. But redwoods are babes and petite in terms of girth and age compared to their giant sequoia ...

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With 28 National parks in California, you can truly find something for everyone to see and enjoy. California National Pa ...

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The American landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation as wildfire seasons become longer and more intense. For generations, visitors to national parks expected to see pristine, green forests, ...

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world. Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international ...

On the vast expanse of the Siberian steppe 14,000 years ago, a 2-month-old wolf pup gobbled down some woolly rhinoceros flesh. Moments later, its underground den collapsed, killing the pup and its ...