Q. How can I keep my fresh-cut Christmas tree fresh longer? According to the National Fire Protection Association, Christmas trees are the starting point of an average of 160 house fires per year. A ...

To no surprise this journey begins in a frigid pickup truck cab. A respectable snowstorm just enveloped the Roaring Fork Valley earlier this week. There’s snow everywhere. Sipping warm coffee tumblers ...

With the holiday season now in full swing, some Central Oregon families may be thinking of heading into the woods to cut their own Christmas tree. Cutting your own Christmas tree is a time-honored ...

A tree doesn't have to be alive to be a vital part of an ecosystem — dead trees make ideal nesting spots for lots of animals. However, they are also risky to have on your property, and the danger of ...

Ready to turn Christmas tree shopping into an outdoor adventure? Every holiday season, the USDA Forest Service offers an alternative to pre-cut Christmas tree lots and U-cut tree farms: the chance to ...

After a long trek through the mountains west of Colorado Springs, the Seagren found just the right tree in this file photo from 2013. (The Gazette/Jerilee Bennett) It’s time to plan for a holiday ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Christmas tree cutting season has arrived in Colorado’s national forests, but you’ll need to do some homework before you go because each forest determines ...

With the holiday season just around the corner, many people are deciding how to celebrate and decorate. If you're considering the convenience of an artificial Christmas tree that you can use year ...