An exhibition of works by contemporary Native American artists is meant to show ties between ancestors, teachings, values, stories, the future and one another. By Jane L. Levere This article is part ...

Finland is known as a country with many forests. In fact, over 75% of Finland is covered in forests. Therefore, it is not surprising that Finnish folklore includes several myths and stories told about ...

This post will show you how to decorate flameless fall candles using real River Birch bark. Don’t you just love using items from nature! I sure do. ICE, CBP seize 400 firearms hidden in fake trailer ...

On Nov. 5 about 30 people celebrated the continuation of traditional canoe making when they attended the launch of a ...

When it comes to shade trees, there is an almost limitless number of options for your yard. To add extra interest in cooler climates, this is a stunning option.

Ancient bones, artifacts and texts offer numerous insights into the past, as does the chewing gum that Neolithic people chewed on and spat out long ago. Analysis of lumps of birch bark tar from ...

Known as the state tree of New Hampshire, the paper birch (Betula papyrifera) is commonly referred to as a ‘poor man’s fire starter.’ The trees’ characteristic white papery bark is impossible to miss ...

Walking along the banks of a river, through a young forest, or along a city street, there is a tree that stands out from the rest. At first glance it might appear to be just another paper birch, but ...

A class on the assembly of a wooden canoe at the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians' community center in Escanaba brought together many hands. (R. R. Branstrom | Daily Press) ESCANABA — A ...

PIKWAKANAGAN – The waters of Golden Lake carried a piece of history last week as the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation (AOPFN) launched a newly crafted birch bark canoe — the first built and ...

Pikwakanagan, Ontario, October 14, 2025 – For the first time in over 30 years, a newly crafted, traditional birch bark canoe touched the waters of Golden Lake. The Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First ...

In this top story overview, we highlight our most read articles this week, including a look at the little-known subject of Arabian Chivalry and exploring Lagash, a lost city from Mesopotamia. Among ...