Rocks and Earth

Introduction: More Than Just Dirt Every time you step outside, beneath your feet lies one of the most extraordinary systems on Earth. Most of …

There’s something universally comforting about fall. As the air grows crisper and the leaves shift into fiery hues, we instinctively reach for warm drinks, …

A Natural Wonder Hiding in Plain Sight Stretching like vast inland seas across the northeastern portion of North America, the Great Lakes are among …

At first glance, a marsh might seem like a place to avoid—muddy, buggy, and confusing. But what if wetlands were some of the most …

I never thought I’d care much about forest management. But years of hiking through the Northwoods showed me how much our forests have changed—and …

The cosmos is a vast, mesmerizing expanse, teeming with stars, planets, and mysteries yet to be unraveled. Among the billions of planets scattered across …

Water is a constant in our lives, but have you ever stopped to really observe it? Tristan Gooley, in his book How to Read …

Rockhounding, or rock collecting, is a hobby that brings the wonders of geology to life. It’s more than just picking up stones; it’s about …

When we look at a landscape, we often see only the surface – the grass, trees, and perhaps a river cutting through a valley. …

Ecosystems are dynamic and interconnected systems where various biological communities interact. One particularly intriguing aspect of these systems is the “edges” where different ecosystems …