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Ice cream is one of the things that makes life worth living. And Portland’s ice cream scene is one of the things that makes life worth living here. Whether it’s a cup of gelato that transports you to ...

A March ice storm damaged 900,000 acres of forest in Michigan, delaying the 10-year forest plan by a year, says the DNR.

Whether you like hard pack or soft serve, custard or gelato, Des Moines has plenty of options for frozen treats.

Donald Niedekker’s “Strange and Perfect Account From the Permafrost” offers an ambitious view of human history and is full of ...

In the past century, scientists have observed more rockfalls and avalanches in the Alps, a looming threat to nearby villages.

Oregon scoops up wild flavors—from fir tree sorbet to blue cheese pear—that celebrate its forests, farms, and fearless foodie ...

Grand Island National Recreation Area is looking for feedback as its visitor base grows to 20,000. Here's what they're ...

Swan Lake is located in the Tongass National Forest, within the U.S. Forest Service’s Petersburg district in Alaska. At 1,525 ...

Temperatures soared across the Balkans at near 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit), prompting the Four Paws bear sanctuary in ...

Jared Wildenradt has hiked the Ice AgeTrail nine times. Lisa Siewert is mapping the geologic highlights of the path. They ...

From giant ice pops and water cannons to simply hanging in the shade, the animals at the Maryland Zoo have plenty of ways to ...