The cool and humid forests and valleys tucked away in the distinctive elevation zones of the Smokies region are sometimes said to be home to a greater variety of species than any other place on earth.

It seems that the eating of mushrooms is an acquired taste. Did you ever notice most kids will not eat mushrooms (along with a lot of other foods)? By the time one’s taste buds reach maturity most ...

Hunting for mushrooms deep in the forest is the ideal socially distanced pastime. By Maria Varenikova and Andrew E. Kramer KHOMUTYNSI, Ukraine — Valery Kravchuk, a seasoned mushroom hunter, pushed ...

The recent rains, cooler temperatures and remaining evidence of past ice storms have created a perfect environment for mushrooms and toadstools to thrive. Fungi are present in all soils and breaks ...

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