Vince Evelsizer, a biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, told the Cedar Rapids Gazette that different furbearer populations in the state have been on the rise. Iowa's bobcat ...

Merle Hirschman is used to seeing squirrels and deer in her backyard. When she and her husband purchased their Midlothian home there was a “lonely peach tree” that attracted some ...

The Appalachian Trail spans 2,194 miles across 14 states along the East Coast of the U.S. Most experienced hikers begin their ...

From black bears to copperheads, discover the most common animals you’ll encounter on the AT—and how to stay safe in the wilderness.