The forest will become a national park next year, but contractors are now removing more timber from the forest than before ...

Looking through headlines about bygone Northwest floods, history repeats itself. Waters rise and later recede, and people ...

To most modern Britons the words ‘Yule Log’ probably bring to mind that masterstroke of marketing that has enabled ...

A detailed look at how The Last Woodsmen rely on precision blasting, high-risk road building, and strict timelines to access ...

While some have stowed and packed their Christmas trees and decor for another year, others wait for special occasions. Lisa Todd said she made a point to avoid taking her decor down New Year’s Day.

As it is in so many places, Christmas in France is all about family, friends, and food. While it’s generally a low-key affair ...

The season officially starts on Dec. 6 with a visit from St. Nicholas — who arrives with a donkey carrying treat-filled ...

A long, wooden log slide, used to transport trees from the top of a mountain to the sawmill, once stretched 7.5 miles in the Adirondacks.

There are plenty of refreshing, mountain getaways in the Western United States and Canada, and some of the best ...

When the ground is too frozen for birds to find food and winter seedheads are in short supply, we can help them survive. The ...

Standing nearly 7 feet tall and weighing as much as a small car, the Alaskan moose is a powerful reminder of the state's wild ...

In a fascinating investigation into the Yule log, the historian developed an innovative approach to the magical dimension ...