The Caribbean is home to a rich tapestry of cultures and landscapes, with each island offering something unique. Beyond the well-trodden paths, the region’s quieter corners beckon travelers to ...

“Native shrublands are being burned too frequently because of human-ignited wildfires,” it added. “Prescribed fire does not fulfill any identified ecological need in chaparral or coastal ...

Although it's part of the mainland United States, Bahia Honda State Park has all the Caribbean credentials: crystal-clear water, white-sand beaches, and plenty of breezy palm trees. Located about ...

Where the fire started in Pacific Palisades, for example, is chaparral vegetation. It’s a shrubland vegetation. We have good evidence that this vegetation has evolved along with fire for at ...

The first night I ever spent in the Caribbean, 25 years ago, was in a small beach resort in Jamaica with my wife and two young children. Around 2am we heard a fire alarm go off and immediately ...

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