With the chill in the air, families around Eugene and Springfield may begin feeling the Christmas spirit. Picking and cutting down a locally grown tree is a beloved tradition for many in Lane County.

Bart Rudolph cuts a tree in the Matanuska Valley's Moose Range on Dec. 4, 2022. (Tegan Hanlon/Alaska Public Media) Bart Rudolph cuts a tree in the Matanuska Valley's Moose Range on Dec. 4, 2022.

About 30 million real Christmas trees are sold in the U.S. every year, according to the National Christmas Tree Association, including both pre-cut trees and cut-your-own. For many families, going to ...

Christmas trees have something in common with trees cut to make paper: Replacing them with other materials does not really save trees. Both types of trees are grown on managed land, essentially tree ...

About 30 million real Christmas trees are sold in the U.S. every year, according to the National Christmas Tree Association, including both pre-cut trees and cut-your-own. For many families, going to ...