If you are homesick for the East Coast’s or Midwest’s fall colors in the woods, enjoy the autumnal red of poison oak — from a distance! Poison oak is incredibly varied. It can be a vine festooning ...

Autumn can be so beautiful. Even the poison oak. On a hike last weekend, some of the poison oak plants were as pretty as they get: pink, purple and gold leaves, with white berries drying on the vine.

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Whether you are working outside or enjoying some time outdoors, it’s important to know how to spot and protect yourself from poisonous plants. Sap oil – known as urushiol – ...

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — The official start of summer is nearing, which means more people will head outdoors to go hiking and camping. While it’s worth experiencing for yourself, there are some ...

A poison oak rash looks like red, swollen bumps that may blister over. It often appears in a streaky pattern, since many people unknowingly brush up against the plant. To treat a poison oak rash, use ...

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The official start of summer is nearing, which means more West Virginians will head outdoors to go hiking and camping. The Mountain State is known for its natural beauty, and while ...