Below are Hick’s thoughts on a number of issues from his talk and interviews with the Explorer.

A deer had to be euthanised after it was found with its antlers entangled in a fence and its body caught in thick mud.

As if weeds and weird weather weren't bad enough, gardeners also have to face insect pests. Here's how to deal with them. Do you garden? I do, and every year, I watch my tomatoes and lettuce get ...

Four rare species have fluttered into view during my continuing quest to photograph the endangered Mount Charleston blue ...

Forty-eight years ago, my husband and I honeymooned in a rugged log cabin tucked beside a northern Wisconsin lake. It had log walls, one cozy bedroom, a single bathroom, and ...

It’s not just the hiking trail where you need to worry about ticks. These arthropods are now a problem in major cities—and ...

An unsung environmental success story has unfolded in Florida. With hurricane season is upon us, a restored river wetland ...

Ticks are parasites that bite and feed on humans and pets. They can spread Lyme disease and other infections. Here's what to ...

The staghorn sumac seed heads are beginning to change color and are now pale yellow, but as summer progresses the seed heads will become a crimson color. If you are not familiar with the staghorn ...

Have you ever seen the movie, Bambi? In it, audiences are introduced to Bambi, a young deer, who must learn how to survive in the wild. In one scene, Bambi meets Thumper, a young rabbit, who teaches ...

In the rolling hills of Western Pennsylvania, nestled in the unassuming town of Russellton, sits a breakfast paradise that locals have been trying to keep secret for years – Deer Creek Diner, where ...

Tucked away in the small community of Tumalo, just outside Bend, sits a rustic red building that from the outside might not ...