In Autumn, there's a visceral feeling of change that tinges the air. Every human sense is tuned in to the changing seasons, made clear by the nature around us that demonstrates this change. …
Ever wonder how different species of wildlife stay warm through the bitter cold snaps of Northern winters? Many species have adapted to the climates in which they live by developing special physi…
What is a hearth, and why do we feel compelled to gather 'round the hearth during cold winter evenings at home? A word used to describe the brick area directly in front of the base of a fireplace, the…
A "snowscape" is a landscape covered with snow. When the snow falls heavily enough to transform the scenery to a blank, white slate, people become mesmerized by the fresh, quiet, blanketed earth and t…
Though some bird watchers as sad to see their favorite birds fly south for the winter, most American backyards still teem with bird life throughout the winter season, despite the cold weathe…
