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Emerald Ash Borer: The End of America’s Ash Trees?

Ashley Spooner — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 04:28:31 +0000

What Is The Emerald Ash Borer? The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) (Agrilus planipennis) is a bright-green, wood-boring insect that is native to Japan, Korea, Eastern Russia, and Northern China (NISIC 2021). As its name suggests, both the larvae and adults primarily feed on ash tree species (Fraxinus spp.). As of 2021, hundreds of millions of […]

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Hiking Hamlin Peak – Baxter State Park, Maine

Ashley Spooner — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 04:06:10 +0000

Hamlin Peak is a spur off the north side of Mount Katahdin, located in northern Maine’s Baxter State Park. One can access the peak via an out & back hike on the Hamlin Ridge Trail or by a loop hike that follows the stunning Knife Edge Trail to include Baxter Peak, Mt. Katahdin’s highest summit. […]

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Hiking Mount Ellen, Vermont – Trail Map, Routes, Descriptions & More

Ashley Spooner — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 02:27:18 +0000

Mt. Ellen’s wooded summit stands at 4,083 feet (1,244 m) in the middle of Vermont’s rightfully named Green Mountains. The Long Trail travels over its prominence. Because the east side of the mountain is part of the Sugarbush ski area, extensive views in all directions can be attained just a short walk from the summit […]

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