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With so many varieties sold as Christmas trees, knowing what differentiates a Douglas fir from a Norway spruce is key to shopping for a real tree you’ll love. You’re likely to see more than one ...

The lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, an annual New York City tradition, took place Wednesday night. Here's everything to know about the event, how to visit the tree and road closures ...

This year's tree is a 75-foot Norway spruce from East Greenbush, New York. The Rockefeller Center tree is lit and the holiday season is underway in New York City. Host Reba McEntire, Marc Anthony, ...

Near Palm Springs, California, Joshua Tree National Park is a protected desert expanse named for its signature yucca plant with twisted limbs and spiky leaves. The best time to visit the park is ...

For many, a live Christmas tree is the centerpiece of the holiday season, with its distinct fresh scent and natural beauty. It's a tradition that helps create a festive atmosphere in the home. To make ...

Shopping for a Christmas tree? Eleven national forests across California are issuing permits to people hoping to decorate their homes with evergreens this holiday season. The U.S. Forest Service ...

Christmas tree supply is expected to remain steady. With the most wonderful time of the year around the corner, it may be worth it to consider buying a real tree to hide presents under this year. With ...

From microbes to four-legged critters, dead trees play an essential role in a forest’s ecosystem. Experts say it's rare that removal is necessary. Letting dead trees, like this bristlecone pine in the ...

Say trees! Thursday was cut-down day for the 75-foot-tall, 11-ton Norway Spruce that will dazzle hundreds of thousands of revelers at Rockefeller Plaza through the holiday season. The 2025 Rockefeller ...