nature

It's mid-August and I've already seen my fair share of fall signs from Mother Nature.

The western prickly pear can grow to be close to a foot tall, and its defining features are broad and flat growths, that bloom yellow flowers from late June to early July.

Both species of buckthorn found in Minnesota are non-native and invasive.

According to folklore, the coloring of this cute little bug can help predict winter weather forecasts.

The Blanding's turtle is easily identified by its bright yellow chin and yellow flecked, dome shaped shell. It's been a threatened species since 1984.

Looking for a summer road trip that will excite your inner child? This fairytale road trip through Minnesota includes two stops in St. Cloud.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is looking for help monitoring loons on lakes again this summer.

I had my dog on a walk Friday afternoon and noticed that the pussy willow trees had bloomed overnight in my neighborhood.

A videographer caught an amazing video of an ice sea cave collapsing on Lake Superior.

The main argument for the end of commercial harvesting of turtles has to do with sustainability.

You know when you see a melting snowbank in the spring, and it's dotted with dirt and debris? Some of those tiny black specs are actually snow fleas.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Eaglecam is now streaming for the 2021 nesting season.