This story was originally featured on Outdoor Life. There are windows of opportunity in nature, and one of my annual favorites is “sugaring time.” In late winter, tree sap begins to flow, and from the ...

You might not have noticed, but drop by drop, the first harvest of 2021 has begun. There's more sunlight. Maple trees and their shallow roots break their dormancy, and the sap will be ready to rise up ...

Discover a homemade country gravy recipe with a touch of maple syrup for a rich balance of savory and sweet flavors. This ...

In the late winter months, when nighttime and daytime temperatures oscillate from deep-freezing to above-freezing, an imperceptible shift begins to take place in the trees around us. This huge ...

Maple syrup is famously made in spring, when below-freezing nights followed by warm days cause the sap stored in a sugar maple’s trunk to flow up and out of the tree and into buckets or plastic tubing ...

Bacon-wrapped smokies are a four-ingredient crowd-pleaser perfect for tailgates and parties. Wrapping bacon coated in maple syrup and brown sugar ensures a caramelized, crispy finish. These sweet and ...