Moran State Park is an island version of Mount Rainier National Park. While both boast amazing mountain views and forested trails, the former's charm is in its unique Washington maritime heritage. As ...

Using lake sediment cores, scientists determined how these subalpine ecosystems recovered after 4,800 years of fire. Over 4,800 years in the Northern Rockies during wet periods and dry periods ...

Using lake sediment cores, scientists determined how these subalpine ecosystems recovered after 4,800 years of fire.

As the global climate changes and temperatures continue to increase, lakes with seasonal ice coverage are experiencing reductions in ice duration. Decreased ice duration can have impacts on the ...

Yosemite dazzles with its natural good looks, and its four seasons each offer something special. Here's when to go.

A decade ago, she flew to a subalpine lake in the North Cascades. Despite its location over 5,000 feet above sea level in a remote part of the national park, Sourdough Lake contained nonnative ...

Experts Say This Summer Will Be One of the Best Wildflower Seasons on Record — Here Are 6 Places to See the Blooms The wildflowers don't go away when spring turns to summer — you just have to ...

Lakes represent some of the most vital natural resources on Earth. While they only hold a small percentage of the planet’s overall water supply, they provide most of the fresh water people depend on ...