At the cabin, in the park, or on a hike, keep George Miller’s Wildflowers of the Northeast close at hand. Featuring wildflowers of Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia, this quick guide...
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School is canceled in many parts of our nation, and parents are home with their children. In today's post, Adventure Publications author and editor Brett Ortler is sharing the first in a series of nature-based activities for kids you can do from home. We at...
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The presence of birds, bees, and butterflies suggests a healthy, eco-friendly place. These most welcome guests also bring joy to those who appreciate watching them. Now, you can turn your yard into a perfect habitat that attracts these creatures and, more importantly, helps them thrive....
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Dingmans Falls, the second-tallest waterfall in Pennsylvania, is also one of the few waterfalls in the state that is handicapped accessible. Don’t miss the impressive Silverthread Falls, which you pass along your way to Dingmans Falls. From the parking area, take the boardwalk adjacent to the restrooms....
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With three named deserts, as well as plateaus, grasslands, forests, and snow-covered mountains, Arizona and New Mexico harbor a vast diversity of wildflower communities. In his Quick Guide, Wildflowers of Arizona and New Mexico, George Miller describes 248 wildflowers and cacti you’ll find in the...
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In his field guide Trees of Michigan, Stan Tekiela describes all 105 species found in the state. Fact-filled information contains the particulars that you want to know, while full-page photographs provide the visual detail needed for accurate identification. Plus, Stan’s naturalist notes feature fascinating tidbits and...
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At this time of year, Stan Tekiela gets a lot of emails and texts from people reporting they are hearing an owl hooting outside their windows at night. While many enjoy the sound, others complain that they can’t get to sleep. Either way, chances are,...
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Stan Tekiela tells us why, in late winter and early spring, he usually starts to see blue snow. That’s right, blue snow. Or more accurately, blue spots in the snow. If you have walked the woods at this time of year you may have seen...
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Spring is just around the corner, and we’re celebrating the season with a GIVEAWAY for bird and bee lovers. It is time to prepare your garden, and we have just what you need. Check out the package we have prepared for you: Adele Porter’s book Homemade...
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Stan Tekiela, author of Bird Trivia: Funny, Strange, and Incredible Facts about North American Birds, shares with us some more funny, strange, and incredible facts about birds of North America. Birds are amazing creatures that have captured the hearts and minds of people everywhere. From their outrageous...
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