Herders carved names, slogans, nude silhouettes and more into the trees around them during lonely seasons in the mountains.

White aspen bark is a natural exfoliant. Its salicin content converts to salicylic acid on the skin's surface, effectively ...

A city of Aspen ordinance addressing the disposal of construction and demolition debris could result in salvaging thousands ...

Oregon wildlife officials are conducting a new statewide survey of beavers and their habitat, part of a plan to protect and recover the animals. The plan’s success largely depends on whether the state ...

Outdoor motifs can add rustic charm to any home. Here's how to bring the backyard indoors with this creative DIY that ...

Sapsuckers tend to build their nests in a cavity on a tree such as an aspen, poplar or birch ... use their beaks to “drill” holes in the bark of a tree, usually about 1/4 of an inch in ...

Aspen is a natural fire guard — and a frequent target of industrial herbicides. In B.C., over 1 million hectares of forests ...

After years of destructive wildfires, more and more people are recognizing the value of aspen and other deciduous trees. In the summer ... the forest floor in their bark and leaves.

In gardening, everything will agree and everything has its benefit. If you find a fallen aspen in the forest or near the site, collect the bark from it. You will need it to improve yield and to ...

Whether you choose to head toward the summit or to lazily stroll around the beaver-laden Maroon Lake, this is sure to be one of the highlights of your Aspen trip. Recent travelers praise the ...