Native wildflowers, such as these Dutchman’s breeches (_Dicentra cucullaria_) that bloom early in spring are losing access to sunlight as trees leaf out earlier. Katja Schulz/Flickr, CC BY Over their ...

With this year’s temperate winter, warm spring and abundant precipitation, it’s no surprise that Badger Mountain and other areas around the region are abloom with wildflowers. Bright yellow balsamroot ...

Last week, I asked for a few spring hiking tips during an interview with LeeAnn Kriegh, author of “Nature of Bend: A Field Guide to Plants and Animals.” She pointed me to Whychus Canyon Preserve, a ...

Spring comes slowly to the mountains and river valleys of eastern Washington, but after a chilly morning the sun broke through as I started up the trail through towering Ponderosa pines. These trees ...

Spring transforms the landscape around the Tri-Cities, painting it with a vibrant palette of wildflowers. Here is a list that highlights some of the best wildflower hikes within a 200-mile radius to ...

In the spring, you will find many wildflowers blooming in this area. Wildflowers might adapt to bloom in the spring for various reasons. Some depend on the moist conditions brought on by snowmelt; ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Over their evolutionary history, these plants have figured out the best timing for ...