These ponderosa pine trees, also Montana’s state tree, ran along an irrigation ditch along the Mcclay flat trail. A frequent ...

The region’s forests are adapted to fire. It’s a natural and necessary part of the ecosystem. Today’s megafires, though, burn longer and hotter than blazes in the past due to decades of ill-considered ...

The trail starts at an elevation of 8,930 feet and climbs 1,404 feet through ponderosa pine, aspen and Douglas fir forests as it skirts the south side of Deer Mountain.

If you want to impress your friends with your tree knowledge on your next hike, check out the upcoming class from UI ...