Washington’s trails in September often surprise wandering travelers with pops of late-season wildflowers that linger under cooling skies. Mild temperatures and thinning summer crowds make hikes feel ...

Walking on the Middle Fork Loop Trail, the wood boardwalk is a stark contrast to the luscious green land as far as the eye can see. Botanist Marilyn Barker, 82 years old, and her trusty companion ...

BUFFALO - Wildflowers dot hills, trails and roadsides each June and July in Johnson County. The rainbow hues are something that Heather McIntosh looks forward to on her near-daily walks along the ...

The indigo blue lupine were gently swaying in the light morning breeze as we hiked up alongside the Crest Express lift at Brighton. It was one of those weekend days you long for with azure blue skies, ...

Indian paintbrush and other native plants play important roles in the ecosystem. People should not pick flowers from city-owned property or U.S. Forest Service lands. Buffalo Bulletin file photo. By ...