The insects you encounter in Great Smoky Mountains National Park are really an essential part of the park. Jim and Leslie ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the crown jewel of the Southern Appalachians, an ancient landscape teeming with life — ...

“Jim was the teaching assistant for one of my required classes: Insect Behavior ... book as a “natural history field guide" rather than solely an identification guide for good reason.

Over time, many new fruit varieties emerged from natural cross-pollinations effected by wind, birds and insects—for example ... Very good.” Drawings and paintings had long been used to ...

Got your head in the clouds? Well, that's exactly where I want you. Clouds are fascinating to watch as they float through the sky. But what is even more intriguing is that their appearance can ...

Spring feels like a bit of a tease this year with one balmy day followed by several more with snow and freezing temperatures. It’s undeniable, though, that winter’s grip is finally loosening ...