What to know before the extreme cold settles in.

Can trees explode in frigid weather? As Minnesota is home to thousands of firs and oaks, the concept of an exploding tree is troubling. What does it mean? A viral social media post shared thousands of ...

A recent whirlwind tour of the Kumamoto, Miyazaki and Kagoshima prefectures on Kyushu Island proved that Japan isn’t just a ...

Snowy owls are beautiful and lovable, just ask any Harry Potter fan. But paparazzi are making their life difficult, and ...

After more than a decade at Rabanne, Julien Dossena has become one of the most compelling designers in Paris—a quiet achiever in fashion’s sea of change. Here, he discusses his most personal ...

Strouds Run State Park in Athens surrounds a pristine lake with ancient forest that creates an escape so complete, you’ll forget civilization exists just a few miles away. Let’s address something that ...

The Upper Peninsula is basically Michigan’s attic, that space you know exists but rarely think about unless you need something specific. Tucked into this often-overlooked region is Tahquamenon Falls ...

Finding peace and solace amongst natures greatest creations.Story & Photography By Molly HerbAppeared in Cityview Magazine, Vol. 42, Issue 2 (March/April 2026)It was shortly after 8 p.m. on Christmas ...

Local arborist Luke Brunner says that low temperatures are far less dangerous to trees than heavy snow and ice.

As the world's best athletes take to frozen tracks, snow-covered courses and ice-lined arenas at the Winter Olympics, the cold is more than a backdrop, it is a force shaping every movement. From ...

Burning something in the oven is always a bummer, but what's considerably worse is hearing the sound of glass shattering inside the appliance. This doesn't happen so frequently, but when it does, it ...

When Florida temperatures drop, iguanas can become paralyzed and fall from trees. Those actually killed by the prolonged cold snap - or by predators while they were stunned - are now rotting in tree ...