Lichens survive in a very wide range of habitats worldwide. Amazingly, more than 400 species can be found in Maryland.

In this video, I take on the challenge of building a hidden stone shelter deep in the forest, perfectly blended into the ...

There are thousands of species of lichens that grow in many different forms. Some are flat and crusty, some have leaflike structures that protrude outward and some have hairy filaments. While most ...

Lichens have no roots, no waxy leaves and no way to filter what they absorb. Everything they take in comes directly from the ...

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The stairs don’t rush you. They set the pace, helping you get into the rhythm of the place, making the creek’s peaceful hum grow louder and the air feel fresher with every step. Pause halfway down, ...

These days walking through the gates of Old Leck in Letterkenny is like stepping back in time, in more ways than one.

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