Michigan is home to seven of America’s largest trees. They’re known as national champions. One stands beside a curb in Allegan County. Another towers over a home in Berrien County. Some are in the ...

Two arborists’ uncommon hobby takes them deep into the North Carolina woods to look for the state’s leafy giants.

Three towering white pines signaled the author's driveway until 2020, when one was felled. (Photo by Donna Kallner / Daily Yonder) My husband and I live on 2.5 rural acres that he bought before we ...

Whether strolling through the woods or taking a rest from outdoor labors, autumn is a time when people contemplate the value of our trees and forests. The curious can now also explore the historical ...

A hundred years ago, Maryland's first state forester challenged residents to find the state's biggest tree. Now the contest is back. Scott Detrow speaks with Joli McCathran of the Big Tree Program.

A hundred years ago, Maryland’s first state forester, Fred Besley, issued a challenge to residents: Go out in the woods and find the biggest tree you can. Then collect its measurements and send them ...

The biggest trees in Michigan are still being discovered. Sixteen new state champion tree contenders were submitted to the recent Michigan Big Tree Hunt, which goes to show that there are still ...

Worcester Cathedral has opened its biggest ever Christmas tree festival, and is expecting to attract 70,000 visitors over the next month to see more than 250 trees. Director of events Sam Poursain ...