The "iconic and magical" cottonwood trees are the keystone species of the plant world and they're disappearing from Utah ...

Hundreds of people protest along the American River Parkway on Sunday, May 4, 2025, against a plan by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to remove hundreds of trees for erosion control to safeguard ...

Emergency crews suspended their search for victims of catastrophic flooding in central Texas amid new warnings that more rain ...

That particular cottonwood ranks as the 10th largest tree in the nation, with a trunk so massive that it takes nine average-sized men to encircle it hand in hand.

The death toll from flash floods that raged through central Texas rose to 70 after searchers found more bodies.

It makes sense, then, that its state parks are attracting more adventurers than ever. After receiving a record-breaking 53.65 million visitors in 2021, the Beaver State welcomed 56.6 million visitors ...

In spring, the hillsides burst with wildflowers, creating a painter’s palette of colors against the rugged terrain. Summer brings warm days perfect for wading in the river’s cool waters, while fall ...

The Fort Yuma Quechan Tribe is working to heal the ailing Colorado River ecosystem by planting one native seed at a time.

Cottonwoods, along with related big-toothed and trembling aspens, are poplars — some of New England’s fastest-growing tree pioneers.

Aerial images in the days that followed showed trees asunder around Magnolia Lane and lying across the 16th green, causing some to wonder how extensive the damage could be.

Situated along the Verde River in the heart of Arizona wine country, Cottonwood has transformed from a sleepy agricultural community into a destination in its own right, while somehow maintaining its ...