A professor's casual hike in the High Sierra turned into a new elevation record for California's highest tree, the Jeffrey pine, which wasn't formerly known to grow at extreme elevations.

Scientist finds Jeffrey pine trees at record mountain heights, suggesting climate-driven shifts in Sierra Nevada.

Near Mount Fuji, 200 cherry trees have burst into bloom, pairing two of Japan’s most iconic symbols to create a beautiful ...

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I visited Japan's Izu Peninsula, and discovered delicious seafood, stunning coastal scenery, and relaxing onsens.

UC Davis Professor Hugh Safford was hiking for pleasure in California's High Sierra when he stumbled upon a new elevation ...

Also called the Sea of Trees, this destination for the desperate is a place where the suicidal disappear, often never to be found in the dense forest. Taro, a 46-year-old man fired from his job at an ...

After a couple of lackluster blooming seasons, cherry trees are expected to blossom beautifully across the Boston area this ...

CHERRY tree fans are bound to fall in love with this Medieval English town home to the world’s largest orchard. As Sakura ...

Another recommended place to see sakura blossoms in Japan is Hirosaki Park in Tohoku. Stretching over nearly 50 hectares, ...

Travelers to Japan should seek out this mirror-like lake near Mount Fuji that promises unbeatable views of the mountain and ...