The Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive species of bark beetle that was discovered in Colorado in 2013 and has been expanding through the state, has the potential to damage the Colorado landscape. And ...

The geology, fossils and human stories of Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument are part of a common geologic heritage.

Colorado homeowners spend big on wildfire safety, but insurance rates keep rising. A new law will require insurers to factor ...

Add ambience, color and fragrance to your backyard with these pool privacy plants and relax in your very own oasis. A ...

The Frederick County Sheriff's Office is in search of three suspects who allegedly stole thousands of dollars worth of cigarette cartons from a New Market convenience store.

Storms rolled through the D.C., Maryland and Virginia region on Thursday afternoon, bringing lightning, heavy rain and ...

FLAGSTAFF — Beneath the scenic yellow and red leaves of soaring aspen trees in the Kachina Wilderness, forest ecologist Mike Stoddard is looking down. His concern isn’t the brilliant fall ...

FLAGSTAFF — Beneath the scenic yellow and red leaves of soaring aspen trees in the Kachina Wilderness, forest ecologist Mike Stoddard is looking down. His concern isn’t the brilliant fall ...

Ash, aspen and cottonwoods are prominent this time of year, but there are other trees (and shrubs) that are much better selections for your landscape and offer additional seasons of interest.

Of all the various environments that aspen trees can thrive in, including sandy soil, gravel, dry grasslands, and elevations from 6,500 feet to 11,500 feet, the U.S. Forest Service said fire is ...

Aspen provided more than just physical protection, according to mythology. People knew it as a “shield tree” to plant by a dwelling, reads an account by Trees for Life, a long-going ...

Aspen leaves turn golden yellow, orange and red in the fall, and they account for 20% of the state's forests, so Coloradans can expect to see plenty of those colors as fall foliage peaks this season.