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Endangered Species November 29, 2015

Smaller of twin panda cubs has died, National Zoo announces

Washington's National Zoo said one of its two newborn panda cubs died Wednesday after three and a half days.

Parks November 28, 2015

Car slams into cyclists during New Hampshire ride, killing 2

A car slammed into a group of bicyclists Saturday during an annual ride along the New England coastline, killing two riders and injuring three others, police said.

CRIME November 28, 2015

Yellowstone officials investigating after 3-year-old shoots self in park

Park rangers responded Saturday morning to Grant Village Campground, but resuscitation efforts failed, resulting in what officials said was the first shooting death in the park since 1978.

West November 27, 2015

Massive Yosemite blaze may have been sparked by illegal marijuana growers

The massive forest fire that has scorched 348 square miles in and around Yosemite National Park may have been sparked by illegal marijuana growers, according to one fire official in Tuolumne County.

Land November 21, 2015

California environmentalists, logging industry lock horns over burned trees

A new gold rush may be on in California's Sierra Nevada mountains, but this time the treasure is burned trees to salvage for lumber.

Thankful Nation November 10, 2015

Thankful for the trees, those great incandescent angels of light

As a Brit first coming to the United States, I couldn’t believe that a whole holiday could be centered around being grateful. On the heels of the beauty of the trees, comes Thanksgiving.

Land November 5, 2015

Crater of Diamonds State Park in 5…

Enjoy a getaway to one of the most beautiful spots in the Southwest, Crater of Diamonds State Park. 

Regulation January 8, 2015

Emotions high in debate over Pinelands gas pipeline plan

New Jersey agency tasked with protecting the largest tract of open space between Virginia and Boston will decide next month whether to side with a forest sitting atop 17 trillion gallons of some of the most pristine water in the United States, or with a power plant seeking to switch from coal to cleaner natural gas.