Matches, tents, and starting a fire. What boy in the early 60s wasn’t captivated by Scouts, both Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts? The reaching into the hidden mysteries of self-reliance and independence in ...

You've been waiting all year for autumn's brilliant colors to arrive and you're out on a walk just itching to pick up a beautiful red leaf. But how do you know it won't leave you scratching? Poison ...

Poison ivy, oak, and sumac contain an oil called urushiol that causes an allergic skin rash. These plants can be identified by their leaf structure, though some non-toxic plants look similar. To avoid ...

Gardeners and hikers beware: Poison ivy may look like an unassuming plant, but it's one you're going to want to be able to identify before you wind up with an uncomfortable rash. If you do come home ...

We are in peak poison ivy season in our area. That means poison ivy is at its worst and doing its best to spread to you. Master gardeners say poison ivy is kind of a master of disguise. It can hide in ...

METHUEN — With hard hooves, tough skin and insatiable appetites, a herd of goats descended on a poison ivy-plagued path outside Comprehensive Grammar School last week. Goats from Goats to Go, a ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - For many homeowners, battling unwanted plants in the yard is just part of the routine. But one invasive vine can do more than take over flowerbeds — it can cause painful rashes and ...

Have you ever spent a long day working in the yard, only to find yourself itching a red rash on your skin hours later? It’s probably poison ivy making its presence known. Poison ivy contains urushiol, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Have you ever spent a long day working in the yard, only to find yourself itching a red rash on your skin ...

Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy remain one of the most iconic couples in the DC Universe. Yet their romance has faced controversy ever since Janet from HR was added to their dynamic. Now, DC is aiming to ...

It may only seem like there's more poison ivy this year. "I would say the number of requests for identification and control information for poison ivy has been consistent over the decade that I have ...

Enjoying the outdoors carries the danger of running into nature’s less-friendly side: toxic plants and animals. As toxicologists at the University of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Poison Center, we see many ...