I really want to see birds and other animals up close. What are the most powerful binoculars I can get? They’re bulkier and heavier than binoculars, but to look an elk in the eye at 2,000 yards, ...

An excellent all-rounder for those new to spotting scopes. It's rugged in design and provides good, if not perfect, views for birding. Why you can trust Live Science Our expert reviewers spend hours ...

With this weekend’s tax-free holiday, Aug. 14-15, in Massachusetts and our Optics Day at the store on Sunday, this seems like a good time for my annual refresher on optics. Binoculars and spotting ...