I sat on the ice, thinking that a few times in my life I had been this solitary ... She was likely mother to every wolf in the pack except her mate, a slender male with a bright white coat.

Once nearly wiped out, wolves are making a powerful comeback in the U.S. From protected parks to remote wilderness areas, these 10 locations are witnessing a resurgence of these apex predators.

During the recent fires, many L.A. residents were inundated with information (and misinformation) about air quality. Here's the latest on a few spots where you can hike safely post-fires and not fret ...