What is it that makes a well-executed fall photo so impactful?
Issues
Aquarius
Aquarius is a sprawling constellation that stretches across nearly 40° of the southern sky on autumn evenings…
And NOT After Us!
“Mammal-ling” With Friends Grand Prize Winner!
Invisibles, October 2026: Ring-necked Pheasant
Can you find the hidden objects?
All Things Mammals
“Moose!”
The van erupted as a dozen people slammed from slumber-ish moments to actively attempting to catch a glimpse of the coveted northern mammal.
In Search of Mammals
“Mammal-ling” With Friends First Place Winner
Pictures & Poems, October 2026
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And He Turned Toward Us in a Hurry!
“Mammal-ling” With Friends Third Place Winner
Creation Close-ups, October 2026
Nature moments with our readers
You Can Draw a Ruby-throated Hummingbird Submissions
Hummingbird artwork submissions from our readers
You Can Draw a Green Heron
In six steps, you can draw this Green Heron too!
Seeds Fired Like Bullets
It was a fine October day, and I definitely wasn’t expecting to be shot at.
A Queen Points the Way
I thought I could be an explorer—from my own backyard. But first, I got lost.
Look for Birds!
Find all thirty-two kinds of birds hidden in this puzzle.
Study Guide Puzzles, October 2026
Autumn meets brown bears and beautiful scenery in these educational puzzles!