Conservation

How a landlocked Southern state became home to one of the world’s richest beds of shark fossils

Her longevity hints at a century-long lifespan most of her species will never reach

The Beadel House, a symbol of pioneering fire ecology in the Red Hills, was consumed by the wild blaze

Why the region’s secret—and imperiled—freshwater ecoweapons deserve your respect

In flooded fields amid a waterfowler’s paradise, the Isbells are reimagining how to use the land—and gaining the attention of sake brewers worldwide

The prehistoric fish with a toothy grin is fueling floodplain restoration efforts on the Mississippi River

In homage to a forgotten Texas landscape, artist James Prosek covered 5,000 square feet of panels with depictions of native grasses and blooms

Three inspiring ways Groveland residents got on board with starry night skies

The cherished Florida harvesting grounds reopened after a five-year moratorium, but the future is still murky

Decades of conservation work have brought the functionally extinct tree back to public lands

Why ancient woods matter for our health and the world’s—and where to seek them out for a restorative stroll

Captain Mike Ostrander leads river tours into one of the densest bald eagle populations in the Lower 48

Honoring the Florida sportsman’s indelible legacy on and off the water

The long-legged, brightly colored orb weavers are growing more common across the South. Here’s what to do—and what not to do—when you cross paths with one.

A wealth of captivating literary adventures drives a pair of new books on the life and legacies of Jim Harrison and Peter Matthiessen

Generations apart, a shared devotion rises

After a multi-decade restoration effort, the charismatic herbivores roam Kentucky, Tennessee, and the Virginias—and fall is the best time to spot them

Binoculars up! These destinations celebrate the best in birdwatching when temps (finally) dip

A banner year for hatchlings, thanks in large part to an unlikely ally

An unlikely coalition helps the striking raptors soar again