View the full issue in the Magazine Archive Lacerta, the Lizard, is a small and little-known constellation that lies along the band of the Milky Way right between the constellations Cygnus and...
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Woodsy Gems
It was 7:30 on May 17, and I was hearing warblers…
Invisibles, November 2026: Amanita Mushrooms
Can you find the objects hidden in this drawing?
Elk Country Pennsylvania
When antler tips began appearing above the rim of the draw behind the cows, I knew a bull was committed. He was heading my way, and in a moment, I could take a shot.
Mammal-ling With Cousins
All at once, a rockslide started crashing down the mountain! The bear ran off…
You Can Draw a Southern Bell Frog Submissions
Southern bell frog artwork submissions from our readers
You Can Draw a White-tailed Deer
In five steps, you can draw this white-tailed deer too!
Thanksgiving Turkey?
How has the turkey become a symbol of Thanksgiving, if it wasn’t the main meat or dish at the Pilgrims’ thanksgiving feast?
A Queen Points to Pegasus
Have you seen the giant flying horse lately?
Caption This
View the full issue in the Magazine Archive "Careful, Buster!" Photo © Nikpal/iStockPhoto.com. We invite you to submit your caption for this photograph of a ibex in Italy. The photograph will be...
The Milky Way Center
The brightest part of our galaxy is in the direction of the constellation Sagittarius, which has the teapot asterism appearing to brew up something special…
In Our Skies, November and December 2026
Night sky highlights for November and December 2026.
Green Islands in Your Own Backyard
What causes the leaves to stay green in those spots?
To See a Buck
What does it take to find a buck?
Study Guide Puzzles, November 2026
Step up your nature knowledge with these fall puzzles!