Nature

Like the town of Lahaina itself, the majestic banyan tree’s survival is in question with its limbs scorched by a fire that has wiped away generations of history.

When Joan Young caught sight of a large brown sign titled “North Country National Scenic Trail” on a Michigan highway in 1988, she was eager to see if her childhood love for the outdoors would spark again after 30 years.

A volcano 30 miles southwest of Iceland’s capital Reykjavík erupted on Monday after weeks of earthquakes.

Two scrappy eagles are free to resume their apparent long-running dispute after quick-thinking deputies helped separate the brawling pair that had become entangled with each other in a Minnesota lake.

Hiking can be challenging, which is why two close friends came up with a simple solution: soft hiking. Here’s what it means and how to do it.

Mount Rainier National Park officials say search crews have found and recovered the body of a man matching the description of a solo climber reported missing.

Most of the time, people don’t make a pilgrimage to see (and smell) something that smells like rotting meat. But this case is different.

The Audubon Society is named for 19th century naturalist John James Audubon, though the New York City chapter is distancing itself from that name. That’s because of his role in enslaving people.

The New York City chapter of the Audubon society is distancing itself from the name and the national organization. Myles Miller reports.

The Callery pear’s flowers stank, its branches flew off in the wind, and it had a nasty habit of spreading to where it wasn’t wanted. Now it’s being banned in some states as an invasive species.

You can see right through this little aquarium fish from Thailand: Its skin is almost completely transparent. But when the light hits it just right, its body flickers with shimmering rainbow colors.

New York City’s most iconic park has debuted a new Cherry Blossom tracker map to help you identify all the must-see trees in the Manhattan space just before the peak. The Central Park Conservancy, the nonprofit that oversees daily Central Park care and fundraising as well as capital work management, announced the interactive map on Wednesday. Its expert arborists...

The iconic Loeb Boathouse is coming back after shutting down in October due to skyrocketing prices. Adam Kuperstein reports.

For the miners, scientists and tourism workers of more than 50 nationalities who make up most of Svalbard’s 3,000 inhabitants, it’s challenging at first to adjust to living without even a hint of twilight in a treeless, black-and-white landscape.

Wildlife officials in Connecticut are warning residents to be especially vigilant about feeding bears this fall, whether intentionally or unintentionally. According to the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, a widespread acorn crop failure has reduced the amount of a food bears normally depend on as they try to put on as much weight as possible to prepare for…

The Fourth of July weekend welcomes thousands of tri-state beachgoers wishing for much-needed rest and relaxation on the coastal shores. While residents jump over waves or take in the sun, one group of New York City volunteers is carefully patrolling the dunes to protect an endangered resident — the small, migratory shorebird called the piping plover. “Most New Yorkers probably…

While residents jump over waves or take in the sun, one group of New York City volunteers is carefully patrolling the dunes to protect an endangered resident — the small, migratory shorebird called the piping plover. NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino reports.

Calling all photographers! New York wants you to showcase your skills by capturing the different state campground and parklands. The state’s Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the Department of Environmental Conservation announced on Thursday the launch of the 2022 Outdoor Photo Contest to highlight the best of New York’s natural beauty and destinations. The submission categories...

The emerald ash borer is an invasive insect that is causing problems in over 30 U.S. states and parts of Canada. Learn about the insect, how it is destroying ash trees and why this is a huge problem.