Fayetteville’s Liberty Tree holds a powerful legend, but the truth is more complicated than local lore suggests.

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. “Old Glory,” a roughly 400-year-old ...

When you admire a towering oak or a vibrant maple in your backyard, you're only seeing half the picture. Beneath the surface lies a sprawling, intricate world that is arguably more fascinating than ...

As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, it can be humbling to realize that there are living organisms among us that predate the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Menasha ...

The mighty White Oak that seems to have been standing forever off Lees Hill Road in Harding Township has finally fallen. The landmark tree called the Warren Kinney Oak is believed to have taken root ...

Trees are famously anchored beings. They grow where they happen to be, their branches reaching ever closer to the sky as their roots keep them firmly in place. One particular tree — a live oak — was ...