Every load of laundry sends tiny polyester fibers down the drain, but most of those fibers never make it to the open ocean. A growing body of research shows that rivers, estuaries, and tidal forces ...

My March 21 column was planned to remind you how great March is as a waterfowl watching time. I also hoped to add a few more ...

Every time we do a load of laundry, tiny fibers of polyester escape from our clothes and slip down the drain. These ...

As we predicted, winter is back, and with a good grip. This last week, we got some new snow, cold weather and good reminder ...

Nonetheless, to a northern gardener’s way of thinking, all this fluffy snow should be seen as a very good thing, at least ...

When eager for spring, it’s easy to make a mistake and rush the growing season. We’ve all done it — planted a flat of annuals ...

Florida is booming. With more than 23 million residents and new arrivals every day, we are the fastest-growing state in the ...

The weather may be raw, but that does not bother a seasoned group of fishermen known as steelheaders. Gathering on the Salmon River or other Lake Ontario tributaries, they eagerly ply their craft in ...

You don't need to wear a full face mask to keep your skin hydrated, even on a super long flight. Just stick to the basics and ...

Just as important as roads and mobility is the often-unseen infrastructure that allows a community to thrive — until, of course, you turn on your faucet or water your lawn.  A reliable water system is ...

Explore the darkest corners of the abyss with 18 terrifying creatures found at the bottom of the ocean. These are Earth's ...

This column was originally published on March 17, 1987. In it, Hale has a suggestion for a Texas-centric road adventure.